Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18061Deram DES. 18061
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS-1606On Label Side 1
SAHS-1607On Label Side 2
Cat StevensVery Young And Early Songs
Vinyl pressings
Very Young And Early Songs
by Cat Stevens · 1971
16 pressings7 countriesFolkClassic RockRockPop
Very Young And Early Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Very Young And Early Songs
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Deram DES 18061 / Deram DES. 18061First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Deram SML 725LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2460LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2168LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | US | Deram DES 18061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Deram DES 18061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Deram DES 18061LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Deram DES 18061LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Deram DES 18061LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records DES 18061 / Deram DES 18061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Australia | Deram SMLA-18061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22 428 AOLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22 428 AOLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Deram DES. 18061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22 428LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Deram SML 725 / Gallo SML 725LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Here Comes My Wife3:00
- A2Lovely City3:40
- A3The Tramp2:07
- A4Come On And Dance2:06
- A5Image Of Hell3:05
- B1Where Are You3:05
- B2It's A Super Duper Life2:50
- B3A Bad Night3:10
- B4Come On Baby3:48
- B5The View From The Top3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Very Young And Early Songs are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Very Young And Early Songs are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Very Young And Early Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada. One of them is Deram DES 18061.
How do I tell if my copy of Very Young And Early Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DES 18061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAHS-1606 and SAHS-1607. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Very Young And Early Songs 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.
