UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBG 83428
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LBG 83428 A-1USide One
LBG 83428 B-1USide Two
CochiseSwallow Tales
Vinyl pressings
Swallow Tales
by Cochise · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Swallow Tales 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 Swallow Tales
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-5518
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS-5518-1 5·20·71 BB 44Runout, side A, variant 1
UAS-5518-B I BB 44Runout, side B, variant 1
UAS-5518-A 1 BB 44Runout, side A, variant 2
UAS-5518-B I BB 44Runout, side B, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SP-50
- Format
- 7", Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-50-1 Re-1 BB K-197Side A
SP-50-2 Re-1 BB K-198Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-5518
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS-5518-A II BBSide A runout, etched
UAS-5518-B I BBSide B runout, etched
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SUAL 934263
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83 428 I
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL 934263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83 428 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Liberty LP-80300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Liberty LP-80300First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Liberty LBG 83428LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Liberty LBG 83428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Liberty LBG 83428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records SP-50First year7", Mini-Album | 7", Mini-Album |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-5518First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-5518First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jed Collder3:20
- A2Down Country Girls1:48
- A3Home Again3:41
- A4Lost Hearts3:26
- A5Strange Images1:58
- A6Why I Sing The Blues4:09
- B1Another Day6:12
- B2Axiom Of Maria8:22
- B3Can I Break Your Heart4:52
- B4O Come All Ye Faithful1:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swallow Tales are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swallow Tales are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Swallow Tales first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Liberty LBG 83428.
How do I tell if my copy of Swallow Tales is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBG 83428, UAS-5518, SP-50, SUAL 934263) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LBG 83428 A-1U and LBG 83428 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swallow Tales 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.