Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6073 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6073303 1F 320Runout [stamped] side A
10 AA6073303 2F 320Runout [stamped] side B
AA 6073 303.1 FLabel side A
AA 6073 303.2 FLabel side B
AudienceIndian Summer
Vinyl pressings
Indian Summer
by Audience · 1971
12 pressings8 countriesArt RockRock
Indian Summer was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Indian Summer
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
February 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB 141Charisma CB.141
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CB.141ALabel side A
CB.141BLabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra eks-45732Elektra EKS-45732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] EKS-45732 A SP ESR 4-27-71Runout side A
[SRC logo] EKS-45732 B SP ESR 4-27-71Runout side B
EKS-45732-ALabel side A
EKS-45732-BLabel side B
UK
February 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-45732-ALabel side A
EKS-45732-BLabel side B
EKS-45732 A SP ESR 4 27 71 [SRC logo]Deadwax A
EKS-45732 B SP ESR 4 27 71 [SRC logo]Deadwax B
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Elektra EKS-45732First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6073 303First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6073 304First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Philips 6073 303First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Philips 6073 303First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | Philips 6073 304First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-45732First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Elektra eks-45732 / Elektra EKS-45732First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Charisma CB 141 / Charisma CB.141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Charisma CB.141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EKS-457327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-457327", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIndian Summer3:10
- BIt Brings A Tear2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Indian Summer are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Indian Summer are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Indian Summer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 6073 303.
How do I tell if my copy of Indian Summer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6073 303, CB 141, eks-45732, CB.141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6073303 1F 320 and 10 AA6073303 2F 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Indian Summer 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.
