US
October 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4309(RE-1)-1
A&M SP4310(RE-1)-1
Vinyl pressings
Offering
by Carpenters · 1969
72 pressings22 countriesBalladSoft RockRockPop
Offering 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 Offering
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
- A&M Records SP 4205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terr Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4309(RE-1)-7 - ASide A Runout
A&M SP4310(RE-1)-7 - BSide B Runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4205
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4205
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4309(RE-1)-15 (MR) △13936Runout side 1
A&M SP4310(RE-1)-15 (MR) △13936-XRunout side 2
US
October 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4205
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4309(RE-1)-15 MR 7 △ 13936Side 1
A&M SP4310(RE-1)-15 MR 7 △ 13936-XSide 2
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 72 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP 4205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-4205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-4205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-77923LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-77923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP 4205First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-4205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | A&M Records SAML-933910LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4205 / A&M Records SP. 4205LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4205 / A&M Records SP. 4205LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4205 / A&M Records SP. 4205LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | A&M Records 86 126 ITLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | A&M Records AML 73LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | A&M Records 86 126 ITLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | A&M Records 86 126 ITLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records SAML-933910LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | A&M Records SP 4205 / A&M Records SP-4205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 64205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 64205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP 4205 / A&M Records SP-4205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP 4205LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3101LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | A&M Records 00602557403718 / A&M Records B0026334-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | A&M Records SP-4205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Argentina | A&M Records 9165LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | A&M Records L 33910 / A&M Records L-33,910LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | A&M Records 2320 013 / A&M Records 2320 013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4205 / A&M Records SP. 4205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 205-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 205-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 88 519 ETLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 205-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | A&M Records 88 181 XATLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Singapore & Malaysia | A&M Records SP-4205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | A&M Records SLT 2320 013 / A&M Records 2320 013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | A&M Records SLT 2320 013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 4205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 4205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Invocation1:00
- A2Your Wonderful Parade2:57
- A3Someday5:13
- A4Get Together2:32
- A5All Of My Life3:00
- A6Turn Away3:09
- B1Ticket To Ride4:10
- B2Don't Be Afraid2:05
- B3What's The Use2:43
- B4All I Can Do1:42
- B5Eve2:51
- B6Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing4:15
- B7Benediction0:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Offering are there?
72 vinyl pressings of Offering are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1969 and 2017.
When was Offering first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Venezuela. One of them is A&M Records SP-4205, released October 9, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Offering is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4205, SP 4205, LPS-77923) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP4309(RE-1)-1 and A&M SP4310(RE-1)-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Offering 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.
