Scandinavia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2380 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2380 002 A 4 P70 F 710Runout side A, stamped
2380 002 B 4 P70 F 710Runout side B, stamped
2380.002-ASide A label
2380.002-BSide B label
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Vinyl pressings
Aunt Mary
by Aunt Mary · 1970
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockProg RockRock
Aunt Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Aunt Mary
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2380 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Stereo Playable Mono
- Runout / matrix
2380 002 - A - SLRunout Side 1
2380 002 - B - SLRunout Side 2
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2380002Polydor 2380 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P 1970 E70 Z B 002380002 s1A side
P 1970 E70 Z B 002380002 s2B side
Spain
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 23 80 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 238000 2*A*1Side A
850 238000 2*B*1Side B
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2380 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P 1970 E70 Z B 002380002 s1A side
P 1970 E70 Z B 002380002 s2B side
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2380 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2380002 / Polydor 2380 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2380 002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2380 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 23 80 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | Karussell 2499 083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Scandinavia | Sandem Records SR LP 006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Scandinavia | Sandem Records SR LP 006 / Sandem Records SRLP 006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Garamond Record No. 109LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Canada | Polydor 2380 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Whispering Farewell4:00
- A2Did You Notice?3:16
- A3There's A Lot Of Fish In The Sea3:51
- A4I Do And I Did4:52
- A547 Steps4:39
- B1Rome Wasn't Built In One Day2:59
- B2Come In3:29
- B3Why Don't You Try Yourself2:28
- B4The Ball3:33
- B5All My Sympathy For Lily3:21
- B6Yes, By Now I've Reached The End2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aunt Mary are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Aunt Mary are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2015.
When was Aunt Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Scandinavia, Canada, Germany, Spain. One of them is Polydor 2380 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Aunt Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2380 002, 2380002, 23 80 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2380 002 A 4 P70 F 710 and 2380 002 B 4 P70 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aunt Mary 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.