UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HAR 5003 A-1 G KT 1Side A runout
HAR 5003 B-1 R KT 1Side B runout
HAR.5003ASide A label
HAR.5003BSide B label
Barclay James HarvestBrother Thrush
Vinyl pressings
Brother Thrush
by Barclay James Harvest · 1969
12 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRock
Brother Thrush was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Brother Thrush
12 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 prong push out centre
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sire 45-SI-4112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sire 45-4112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sire 45-SI-4112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, 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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Harvest 2C 006-04135MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | Harvest HARG 1501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006.90312 M / Harvest 5 C006.903 12 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Turkey | Disko DLS 6012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Sire 45-SI-4112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Sire 45-4112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Sire 45-SI-4112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006-04135 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006-04135 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABrother Thrush3:09
- BPoor Wages2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brother Thrush are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Brother Thrush are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Brother Thrush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Germany, France and more. One of them is Harvest HAR 5003, released June 20, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Brother Thrush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAR 5003, 45-SI-4112, 45-4112, 1C 006-04135 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HAR 5003 A-1 G KT 1 and HAR 5003 B-1 R KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brother Thrush 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.
