Australia
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 100073
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KENDU -C JH MX185801 100073 - 1Side A runout stamped
MX185802 100073 - 2Side B runout stamped
MX185801Side A label
MX185802Side B label
Cold ChiselKhe Sanh
Vinyl pressings
Khe Sanh
by Cold Chisel · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesClassic RockPop RockPub RockRock
Khe Sanh 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 Khe Sanh
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Atlantic 100073First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Elektra 47194-A7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 47194-A7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Sundown Records SUN 05267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Australia | Flamingo Records FLA 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Australia | Atlantic 100073-1998JE7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Australia | Atlantic 100073-1998je7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1998 | Australia | Atlantic 1000737", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | Australia | Atlantic 100073-1998JE7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra E47194-A7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AKhe Sanh4:06
- BJust How Many Times5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Khe Sanh are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Khe Sanh are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1998.
When was Khe Sanh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia. One of them is Atlantic 100073, released May 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Khe Sanh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KENDU -C JH MX185801 100073 - 1 and MX185802 100073 - 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Khe Sanh 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.
