UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBG 83427
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LBG 83427 A-3U GRunout Side A
LBG 83427 B-3U PRunout Side B
Brinsley SchwarzDespite It All
Vinyl pressings
Despite It All
by Brinsley Schwarz · 1970
14 pressings9 countriesBlues RockCountry RockClassic RockRock
Despite It All 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 Despite It All
9 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.
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SLYL 934,145Liberty LBG-83427
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX37853
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-744
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST - 1 - 744 - A3Side 1 Etched
ST - 2 - 744 - A3 (The 3 is written over a 2)Side 2 Etched
ST 1-744Label Side 1
ST 2-744Label Side 2
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83 427 I
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Sonopress Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C 83427 A-3 Made in GermanySide A runout stamped, variant 1
C 83427 B-3 Made in GermanySide B runout stamped, variant 1
C 83427 A-3 Made in GermanySide A runout stamped, variant 2
C 83427 B-1 Made in GermanySide B runout stamped, variant 2
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83 427 I
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LBS 83427 Ⅰ- ASide A runout etched
LBS 83427 Ⅰ- BSide B runout etched
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LP-80207
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Vinyl
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Liberty SLYL 934,145 / Liberty LBG-83427First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-744First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83 427 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83 427 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Liberty LP-80207First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Japan | Liberty LP-80207First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Liberty LBG 83427First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Liberty SLYL-934145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Liberty LBG 83427First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29189LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-744LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-744LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-744LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-744LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Country Girl3:02
- A2The Slow One5:29
- A3Funk Angel4:18
- A4Piece Of Home6:15
- B1Love Song3:03
- B2Starship2:35
- B3Ebury Down5:10
- B4Old Jarrow7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Despite It All are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Despite It All are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Despite It All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Liberty LBG 83427.
How do I tell if my copy of Despite It All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBG 83427, SLYL 934,145, ST-744, LBS 83 427 I) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LBG 83427 A-3U G and LBG 83427 B-3U P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Despite It All 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.