US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Takoma TAK 7066
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TAK-7066-AS-1ASide A
TAK-7066-BS-1BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Human Condition
by Canned Heat · 1978
17 pressings11 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Human Condition was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Human Condition
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 783
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Takoma L 37166
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sonet ST. 8519
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 8519 A1Runout etched A side
ST 8519 BRunout etched B side
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Strand 6.23683
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.23 683-01-1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout A-side
6.23 683-01-2 Manufactured in GermanyRunout B-side
6.23 683-01-1Label A-side
6.23 683-01-2Label B-side
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Strand 6.23683
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.23 683-01-1 Manufactured in GermanySide A
6.23 683-01-2 Manufactured in GermanySide B
6.23 683-01-1Side A, label
6.23 683-01-2Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Takoma L 37166First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | France | Sonet ST. 8519First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Strand 6.23683First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Strand 6.23683First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Trio Records AW-2064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Sonet SEL 25096First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | Sonet SNTF 783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sonet SNTF 783LP, Album, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Takoma TAK 7066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Chrysalis L 37166 / Takoma TAK 7066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Chrysalis TAK 7066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Sonet RISLP-14017 / Rossil RISLP-14017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Discophon J-4441LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Takoma TAK 7066LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Takoma TAK 7066LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Chrysalis CHR●11 / Chrysalis CHR-11LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Strut My Stuff2:47
- A2Hot Money3:25
- A3House Of Blue Lights3:38
- A4Just Got To Be There4:46
- A5You Just Got To Rock3:05
- B1Human Condition5:26
- B2She’s Lookin’ Good3:13
- B3Open Up Your Back Door3:34
- B4Wrapped Up3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Human Condition are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Human Condition are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Human Condition first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Takoma TAK 7066.
How do I tell if my copy of Human Condition is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAK 7066, SNTF 783, L 37166, ST. 8519) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TAK-7066-AS-1A and TAK-7066-BS-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Human Condition 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.
