Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1Runout side A, stamped
AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Mountain Queen
by Alquin · 1973
17 pressings6 countriesProg RockRock
The Mountain Queen was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Mountain Queen
14 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2482 576
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2482 576
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2482 576 1Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 112 04Runout side A stamped
2482 576 2Y 1 ℗ 1973 670 111 06Runout side B stamped
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 019
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1 8Side 1 variant 1
AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1 9Side 2 variant 1
AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1 5 1Side 1 variant 2
AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1 9Side 2 variant 2
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1 8Runout side A, stamped
AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1Runout side B, stamped
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 019
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Cat No on left side on Labels
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1 8Side 1 variant 1
AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1 9Side 2 variant 1
AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1 5 1Side 1 variant 2
AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1 9Side 2 variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2480 179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2480 179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2480 179First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2482 576First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2482 576First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 019First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Polydor 2480179 / Polydor 2480 179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2480-179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2480 179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2480 179 / Polydor 2480-179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2480 179LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Dance13:10
- A2Soft-Eyed Woman2:39
- A3Convicts Of The Air4:32
- B1Mountain Queen15:04
- Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mountain Queen are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Mountain Queen are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was The Mountain Queen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Polydor 2925 019.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mountain Queen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2925 019, 2482 576, 2480-179, 2480 179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2925 019 1Y 11 2C 1 and AA 2925 019 2Y 11 2C 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mountain Queen 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.