UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reaction 591015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
591015 A//1 1 2 4Runout A, variant 1
591015 B//1 1 1 3Runout B, variant 1
591015 A//1 1 3 2Runout A, variant 2
591015 B//1 1 1 4Runout B, variant 2
CreamStrange Brew
Vinyl pressings
Strange Brew
by Cream · 1967
30 pressings15 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRock
Strange Brew was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Strange Brew
25 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 11 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reaction 591015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
591015 A // 1 1 5A side
591015 B // 1 1 3 1B side
US
June 1967- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6488
- Format
- 7"
US
June 1967- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6488
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
67C-12150-21 △66870A Side
67C-12413-221 △66871B Side
US
June 1967- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6488
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
67C-12150-PLLabel A
67C-12413-PLLabel B
US
June 1967- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6488
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | International Polydor Production NH-591015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | Polydor 59106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Polydor 1088First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 421 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59106First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59106First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | Greece | International Polydor Production NHH 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Polydor NH 591015First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59106First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59106First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59106First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59106First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59106First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | South Africa | Polydor PD 9254First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | UK | Reaction 591015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94247", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Reaction 5910157", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Polydor PRO-31687", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AStrange Brew
- BTales Of Brave Ulysses
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strange Brew are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Strange Brew are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1967 and 2015.
When was Strange Brew first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Reaction 591015.
How do I tell if my copy of Strange Brew is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 591015, 45-6488, NH-591015, 59106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 591015 A//1 1 2 4 and 591015 B//1 1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strange Brew 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.
