UK
November 1, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 069
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310069 A//1∇420 11 5Side A, Stamped
2310069 B//1∇420 11 4Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
2 Years On
by Bee Gees · 1970
51 pressings25 countriesPop RockSymphonic RockRockPop
2 Years On 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 2 Years On
7 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-353
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STC-702057-4S I WRunout, side A
STC 702058 1S I C1Runout, side B
(ST-C-702057)Label, side A
(ST-C-702058)Label, side B
South Africa
December 1, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 069
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POL 2310069 LPL 2692 1Y 380Runout side A, variant 1
POL 2310069 LPL 2692 2Y 380Runout side B, variant 1
POL 2310069 LPL 2692 1Y 380 /\2Runout side A, variant 2
POL 2310069 LPL 2692 2Y 380 /\1Runout side B, variant 2
Greece
1970- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production 2310 069
- Format
- LP, Album
Hong Kong
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 069
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1970 L70 ◇Z 00 2310 069 S1 42Side A runout
℗ 1970 L70 ◇Z 00 2310 069 S2 42Side B runout
2310 069 ASide A label
2310 069 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2310 069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2310 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Hong Kong | Polydor 2310 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2310 069 / Polydor 2310.069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-353LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2310 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | South Africa | Polydor 2310 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Australia | Spin SEL-934061 / Spin SEL-934,061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Brazil | Polydor 2302.015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-353LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-353LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 92872LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Italy | Polydor 2310 069 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Spin SEL-934061LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | RSO 2394 165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | Polydor 833785-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 2310069 / Polydor 2310069 (5954)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | RSO 2394 165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RSO 2394 165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A12 Years On3:56
- A2Portrait Of Louise2:34
- A3Man For All Seasons2:57
- A4Sincere Relation2:45
- A5Back Home2:40
- A6The 1st Mistake I Made4:04
- B1Lonely Days3:46
- B2Alone Again3:00
- B3Tell Me Why3:15
- B4Lay It On Me3:11
- B5Every Second, Every Minute2:51
- B6I'm Weeping2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2 Years On are there?
51 vinyl pressings of 2 Years On are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1970 and 1992.
When was 2 Years On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, South Africa, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 069, released November 1, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of 2 Years On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 069, SD 33-353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310069 A//1∇420 11 5 and 2310069 B//1∇420 11 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2 Years 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.
