UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records HELP 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HELP 5 A-2USide A
HELP 5 A2 EGside A variant 1
HELP 5 B EGSide B variant 2
HELP 5 B-4U
Ashley HutchingsMorris On
Vinyl pressings
Morris On
by Ashley Hutchings · 1972
10 pressings4 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Morris On 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 Morris On
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records HELP 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HELP 5 A-2URunout side A stamped
HELP 5 B-4URunout side B stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records HELP 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HELP 5 A-2U RT 2Runout side A stamped
HELP 5 B-4U RTRunout side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Island Records HELP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records HELP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records HELP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Island Records 88 178 XATLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Island Records ORL 8375LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Carthage Records CGLP 4406LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 4406LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Island Records 88 178 XATLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Island Records IRSP 6LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Island Records HELP 5LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Morris Call
- A2Greensleeves
- A3The Nutting Girl
- A4Old Woman Tossed Up In A Blanket / Shepherds' Hey / Trunkles
- A5Staines Morris
- A6Lads A' Bunchum / Young Collins
- B1Vandals Of Hammerwich
- B2Willow Tree / Bean Setting / Shooting
- B3I'll Go And 'List For A Sailor
- B4Princess Royal
- B5Cuckoo's Nest
- B6Morris Off
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Morris On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Morris On are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1985.
When was Morris On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK. One of them is Island Records HELP 5.
How do I tell if my copy of Morris On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HELP 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HELP 5 A-2U and HELP 5 A2 EG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Morris On 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.