US
1969- Label and catalog number
- International Artists IA-LP 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IA LP 10 SIDE 1 RE-1-1A
IA LP 10 SIDE 2 RE-1-1A
Bubble PuppyA Gathering Of Promises
Vinyl pressings
A Gathering Of Promises
by Bubble Puppy · 1969
14 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
A Gathering Of Promises 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 A Gathering Of Promises
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- International Artists IA-LP10International Artists IA-LP 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP 10 SIDE 1 - IAEtched runout A side
LP-10 SIDE 2 - IAEtched runout B side
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- International Artists IA-LP10International Artists IA-LP 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IALP-10-AEtched runout A side
IALP-10-BEtched runout B side
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- International Artists IA-LP 10International Artists IA-LP10
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-10 SIDE 1-1AEtched, Side A runout
LP-10 SIDE 2-1AEtched, Side B runout
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- International Artists IA-LP 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
IALP-10A LRunout side A etched
IALP-10B LRunout side B etched
IA-LP10-ALabel side A
IA-LP10-BLabel side B
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | International Artists IA-LP 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | International Artists IA-LP 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | International Artists IA-LP 10 / International Artists IA-LP10First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | International Artists IA-LP10 / International Artists IA-LP 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | International Artists IA-LP10 / International Artists IA-LP 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | International Artists IA-LP 10LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Decal LIK 33LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Get Back Get537 / Get Back GET537LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5220 / International Artists LP 5220LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Italy | Get Back Get537LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | US | International Artists IA-LP 10LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | International Artists IA-LP10PSYFI / Charly RecordsLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sundazed Music LP 5220 / International Artists LP 5220LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hot Smoke And Sasafrass2:30
- A2Todd's Tune3:07
- A3I've Got To Reach You7:40
- A4Lonely2:48
- A5A Gathering Of Promises2:26
- B1Hurry Sundown4:02
- B2Elizabeth2:50
- B3It's Safe To Say2:26
- B4Road To St. Stephens4:06
- B5Beginning3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Gathering Of Promises are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Gathering Of Promises are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was A Gathering Of Promises first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is International Artists IA-LP 10.
How do I tell if my copy of A Gathering Of Promises is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IA-LP 10, IA-LP10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IA LP 10 SIDE 1 RE-1-1A and IA LP 10 SIDE 2 RE-1-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Gathering Of Promises 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.