Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Records AQR 503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
27-ASide 1 etched
27-BSide 2 etched
April WineOn Record
Vinyl pressings
On Record
by April Wine · 1972
12 pressings2 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
On Record was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 On Record
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Records AQR 503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
27-ASide 1 etched
27-BSide 2 etched
(symbol) 27-ASide 1 etched variant 2
(symbol) 27-BSide 2 etched variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-2012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2012-SAMatrix Side A, On Label
2012-SBMatrix Side B, On Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-2012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · BW - Bestway Press
- Runout / matrix
BT2012SA-1ERunout A etched [Var 1]
BT 2012SB-1ARunout B etched [Var 1]
BT2012SA-1ERunout A etched [Var 2]
BT 2012SB-1A Al BrownRunout B etched [Var 2]
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-2012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2012-SAMatrix Side A, On Label
2012-SBMatrix Side B, On Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-2012
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT-2012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT-2012First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT-2012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT-2012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR-6503LPLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR-6503LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR-6503 / Aquarius Records AQR 6503LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 503LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 503LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 6503LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Farkus1:43
- A2You Could Have Been A Lady3:23
- A3Believe In Me3:46
- A4Work All Day2:53
- A5Drop Your Guns3:31
- B1Bad Side Of The Moon3:22
- B2Refuge4:52
- B3Flow River Flow3:09
- B4Carry On2:17
- B5Didn't You4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On Record are there?
12 vinyl pressings of On Record are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 2020.
When was On Record first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada, US. One of them is Aquarius Records AQR 503.
How do I tell if my copy of On Record is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AQR 503, BT-2012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 27-A and 27-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On Record 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.
