US
May 19, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9831
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM 139778-1BRunout Side A, stamped (variant 1)
XSM 139779-1BRunout Side B, stamped (variant 1)
A1Runout Side A, etched
A4Runout Side B, etched
Alexander SpenceOar
Vinyl pressings
Oar
by Alexander Spence · 1969
11 pressings5 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRockFolk
Oar 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 Oar
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
May 19, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9831
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM139778-1C I o T A5Runout A, stamped [except etched: I T 5]
o XSM139779-1C I T A4Runout B, stamped [except etched: I T 4]
XSM 139778Label A
XSM 139779Label B
US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9831
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM139778-1A P A3Runout side A, var. 1
o XSM139779-1A P A3Runout side B, var. 1
o XSM139778-1A P A3Runout side A, var. 2
o XSM139779-1A P A4Runout side B, var. 2
Canada
May 19, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9831
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
o XSM139778-1A A3Runout Side A, stamped
o XSM139779-1A A3Runout Side B, stamped
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS S63919
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S63919-1Side 1, etched
S63919-2Side 2, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS S63919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9831First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9831First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9831First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9831First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Edsel Records ED 282LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5030 / Columbia LP 5030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2009 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5030 / Columbia LP 5030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP435LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP435LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sundazed Music LP 5030 / Columbia LP 5030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Little Hands3:45
- A2Cripple Creek2:13
- A3Diana3:28
- A4Margaret - Tiger Rug2:16
- A5Weighted Down (The Prison Song)6:25
- A6War In Peace4:04
- B1Broken Heart3:27
- B2All Come To Meet Her2:00
- B3Books Of Moses2:38
- B4Dixie Peach Promenade (Yin For Yang)2:50
- B5Lawrence Of Euphoria1:26
- B6Grey / Afro12:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oar are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Oar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was Oar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia CS 9831, released May 19, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Oar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9831, S63919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 139778-1B and XSM 139779-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oar 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.