US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2024
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonic, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2024-A SON SONIC STERLING RLSide A etched, exc. "STERLING" stamped
KSBS 2024-B SON STERLING RLSide B etched, exc. "STERLING" stamped
Vinyl pressings
Tarkio
by Brewer And Shipley · 1970
22 pressings9 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
Tarkio 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 Tarkio
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2024
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2024-A (MR) MON △15423 STERLING RLRunout Side A, etched
KSBS 2024-B (MR) △15423-X STERLINGRunout Side B, etched
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2024
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · ARP Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2024-A AMER STERLING RLRunout side A, variant 1
KSBS 2024-B ARP STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
KSBS-2024-A AMER STERLING RL ARPRunout side A, variant 2
KSBS 2024-B ARP STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2024
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2024-A SON SONIC STERLING RLSide A etched, STERLING stamped
KSBS 2024-B SON STERLING RLSide B etched, STERLING stamped
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2319 004
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 231004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side1 stamped: A MX162564 2319 004-1
Side 2 stamped: A MX162565 2319 004-2
Side 1 Label: MX162564
Side 2 Label: MX162565
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Kama Sutra 2319 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Australia | Kama Sutra 231004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Kama Sutra 940 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Kama Sutra YS-2450-KSFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Kama Sutra 2319004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 004LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1971 | UK | Kama Sutra 2316 001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Buddah Records BDS 69003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One Toke Over The Line3:16
- A2Song From Platte River3:15
- A3The Light3:09
- A4Ruby On The Morning2:15
- A5Oh Mommy3:03
- B1Don't Want To Die In Georgia3:45
- B2Can't Go Home2:29
- B3Tarkio Road4:30
- B4Seems Like A Long Time4:12
- B5Fifty States Of Freedom6:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tarkio are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Tarkio are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1985.
When was Tarkio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2024.
How do I tell if my copy of Tarkio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2024, 2319 004, 231004, 940 081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSBS 2024-A SON SONIC STERLING RL and KSBS 2024-B SON STERLING RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tarkio 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.
