Vinyl pressings
by Camel · 1975
The Snow Goose was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
26 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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.
XZAL-13718.P-1WRunout Side A, stamped
XZAL-13719.P-1WRunout Side A, stamped
XZAL.13718PLabel Side A, between slashes
XZAL.13719PLabel Side B, between slashes
XZAL-13718.P/WARunout side A
XZAL-13719.P/2Runout side B
XZAL.13718PLabel side A
XZAL.13719PLabel side B
JXS-7016-A GRT 10775 MS /.\/\/Runout, side A, variant 1
JXS-7016-B GRT 10775 MS /.\/\/Runout, side B, variant 1
JXS-7016-A GRT 10 ̶3̶ 775 /.\/\/Runout, side A, variant 2
JXS-7016-B GRT 10775 MS /.\/\/Runout, side B, variant 2
JXS-7016-A GRT [10775 (inside long U shape)] MS /.\/\/Runout, Side One
JXS-7016-B GRT [10775 (inside long U shape)] MS /.\/\/Runout, Side Two
(JXS 7016 A)Label, Side One
(JXS 7016 B)Label, Side Two
JXS-7016-A GRT 10775 AWA-side runout etching
JXS-7016-B GRT 10775 MS AWB-side runout etching
JXS 7016 AA-side label
JXS 7016 BB-side label
JXS-7016-A X 10775 ANSide A Etched [10775 In Half Circle], Variation 1
JXS-7016-BX 10775 ANSide B Etched [10775 In Half Circle], Variation 1
\ S JXS-7016-A 1A 10775 AN A3Side A Etched [10775 In Half Circle], Variation 2
\ S JXS-7016-B 1A 10775 AN A2Side B Etched [10775 In Half Circle], Variation 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | Decca SKL-R 5207 / Gama SKL-R 5207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Decca SKLA 5207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Decca SKLA 5207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | North American Records NA 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Janus Records 9098 7016 / Janus Records 9098-7016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Decca 278.136 / Gama 278.136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Nova 6.22250First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Nova 6.22250LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | Decca SGLK 046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Pax Records ISK 1124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Gama SKL-R 52072 / Decca SKL-R 52072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records GP-156First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records GP-156 / London Records GP 156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Decca SKL-R 5207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records K19P-9051LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Passport Records PB 9856LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4146 / Gama ELPS 4146LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4146 / Gama ELPS 4146LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L18P 1269LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Decca SKL-R 5207 / Gama SKL-R 5207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1044LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Greece | Decca 800 080-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Portugal | Decca SKL 5207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP382 / Passport Records MOVLP382LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Decca 535188-0LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Decca 7782857LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Decca 456 829-4 / Universal Music Recordings 00602445682942LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | Europe | Decca 5767724 / Fontana 5767724LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2026 | Europe | Decca 5767724 / Fontana 5767724LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca SKL-R 5207 / Gama SKL-R 5207LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Deram 800 080-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Decca SKL-R 5207 / Gama SKL-R 5207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Decca SKL-R 5207 / Gama SKL-R 5207LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | London Records 800 080-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Decca 291034 / Gama 291034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 291034 / Gama 291034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Decca 278.136 / Gama 278.136LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22250 / Nova 6.22250 (AO)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.22250 / Decca 6.22250 (AO)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.22250 / Decca 6.22250 (BL)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.22 250 / Nova 6.22250 AOLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.22 250 / Decca 6.22250 AOLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22250 / Nova 6.22250 (AO)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22250LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
72 vinyl pressings of The Snow Goose are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1975 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca SKL-R 5207, released April 1975.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL-R 5207, JXS 7016, JXS-7016, SKLA 5207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-13718.P-1W and XZAL-13719.P-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
