US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 30767 RS 6299 A -1A 0Side A etched except 0
T 1 30768 RS 6299 B -1A 0Side B etched except 0
Arlo GuthrieArlo
Vinyl pressings
Arlo
by Arlo Guthrie · 1968
22 pressings8 countriesFolkRockPop
Arlo was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Arlo
11 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6299
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
0Stamped Both Sides
30767 RS 6299 A -1 D B 12
30768 RS 6299 B -1 B E 3
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o 30767 RS 6299 A -1CRunout side A, variant 1
P o 30768 RS 6299 B -1CRunout side B, variant 1
30,767Label side A
30,768Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ o 30767 RS 6299 A -1D A S1Variant 1, A side runout
Ƨ o 30768 RS 6299 B -1B C 1Variant 1, B side runout
Ƨ o 30767 RS 6299 A -1D A11Variant 2, A side runout etched
o 30768 RS 6299 B -1B. AoVariant 2, B side runout etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6299
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
o [stamped] 30767 RS 6299A - 1D A3 [etched]Side 1 Runout
o [stamped] 30768 RS 6299 B - 1B. A3 [etched]Side 2 Runout
UK
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RSLP 6299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSLP 6399A-1 ✳T STEREO KT ASide A - stamped/etched
RSLP 6399B-1 ✳T STEREO KT BSide B - stamped/etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Reprise Records RS 6299 / Reprise Records RS - 6299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Australia | Reprise Records RS 6299 / Reprise Records RS - 6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8262First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS.6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Reprise Records RSLP 6299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2274LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | South Africa | Reprise Records RRC.6299LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 44052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records RS 6299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Motorcycle Song7:55
- A2Wouldn't You Believe It3:04
- A3Try Me One More Time2:34
- A4John Looked Down2:22
- B1Meditation (Wave Upon Wave)6:36
- B2Standing At The Threshold2:32
- B3The Pause Of Mr. Claus7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arlo are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Arlo are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1977.
When was Arlo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Reprise Records RS 6299.
How do I tell if my copy of Arlo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 6299, RSLP 6299, RS.6299, SJET-8262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 1 30767 RS 6299 A -1A 0 and T 1 30768 RS 6299 B -1A 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arlo 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.
