UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 77Decca SPA.77
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL-9688.P-IW M 1Runout Side 1
EAL-9689.P-IW A 2BRunout Side 2
Alan PriceThe World Of Alan Price
Vinyl pressings
The World Of Alan Price
by Alan Price · 1970
12 pressings7 countriesRockPop
The World Of Alan Price was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 World Of Alan Price
7 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca PA 77
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EAL-9688.P-IW M 1Runout Side 1
EAL-9689.P-IW A 2BRunout Side 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 77Decca SPA.77
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9688.P-1W B JT 1Side A runout
ZAL-9689.P-1W B JT 1Side B runout
ZAL.9688 PSide A label
ZAL.9689 PSide B label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 77
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Label variant
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9688.P-IW J7
ZAL-9689.P-IW J7
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 77
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca ND 584
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9688-P II A-B-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side A
ZAL-9689-P A-B-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side B
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Decca SPA 77First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Decca ND 584First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 77First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SPA 77 / Decca SPA.77First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SPA 77First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SPA 77 / Decca SPA.77First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PA 77First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | France | Decca 210.030 / Decca 210.030 BLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Decca SPA 389LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 77LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 77 / Decca SPA.77LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK & Europe | Decca SPA 77 / Decca SPA.77LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Alan Price are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The World Of Alan Price are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was The World Of Alan Price first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SPA 77, released July 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Alan Price is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 77, PA 77, ND 584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EAL-9688.P-IW M 1 and EAL-9689.P-IW A 2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of Alan Price 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.
