UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM.263
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR 45150-TI-ICRunout, side A, stamped
XDR 45151-TI-ICRunout, side B, stamped
Alan PriceThe Trimdon Grange Explosion
Vinyl pressings
The Trimdon Grange Explosion
by Alan Price · 1969
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
The Trimdon Grange Explosion was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Trimdon Grange Explosion
12 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR 45150-TI-ICRunout stamped side A
XDR 45151-TI-ICRunout stamped side B
UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM.263
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR 45150-TI-IC B 1 JTRunout, side A, stamped
XDR 45151-T2-IC B JT 1Runout, side B, stamped
UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM.263
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR 45150-TI-IC B 1 JTRunout, side A, stamped
XDR 45151-T2-IC B JT 1Runout, side B, stamped
UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR 45150-TI-ICSide A
XDR 45151-TI-ICSide B
Sweden
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR 45150-TI-ICRunout stamped side A, variant 1
XDR 45151-TI-ICRunout stamped side B, variant 1
XDR-45150-T1-1C B 1 JTRunout stamped side A, variant 2
XDR-45151-T2-1C B JT 1Runout stamped side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Deram DM 263 / Deram DM. 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Deram DM 20 017First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Deram DM.263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | Deram SDM 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Deram DM 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Deram DM.263First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Deram DM 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Deram DM 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Deram DM.263First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Deram DM.263First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Australia | Deram DMA 8839First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Italy | Deram DM 263 / Deram DM. 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Trimdon Grange Explosion
- BFalling In Love Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Trimdon Grange Explosion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Trimdon Grange Explosion are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Trimdon Grange Explosion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Sweden, Italy, Germany and more. One of them is Deram DM.263, released June 20, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of The Trimdon Grange Explosion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM.263, DM 263, DM 20 017, SDM 111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR 45150-TI-IC and XDR 45151-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Trimdon Grange Explosion on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
