US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PAA0276 SLabel A
PAA0251 SLabel AA
AmericaA Horse With No Name / I Need You
Vinyl pressings
A Horse With No Name / I Need You
by America · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesRock
A Horse With No Name / I Need You 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 A Horse With No Name / I Need You
2 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAA 0276S-1F TA side runout - stamped / etched
PAA 0̶2̶1̶5̶-̶S̶-̶1̶C̶ 0251-S-1C T Λ ᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵB side runout - stamped / etched
(PAA0276)SA side label
(PAA0251)SB side label
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 7650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 76507", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 7650First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 76507", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 2417", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 2417", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 2417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 2417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 2417", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-2217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 76507", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 76507", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AA Horse With No Name4:10
- AAI Need You3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Horse With No Name / I Need You are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Horse With No Name / I Need You are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was A Horse With No Name / I Need You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WB 7650.
How do I tell if my copy of A Horse With No Name / I Need You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 7650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAA0276 S and PAA0251 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Horse With No Name / I Need You 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.
