US
1972- Label and catalog number
- On Records XPL-1029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPL-1029A-2NSP PREtched side 1
XPL-1029B-2NSP PREtched side 2
D.R. HookerThe Truth
Vinyl pressings
The Truth
by D.R. Hooker · 1972
13 pressings4 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
The Truth was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Truth
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | On Records XPL-1029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Dynamic Recording Studios XPL-1029LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | US | Dynamic Recording Studios XPL-1029LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Del Val DV 008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1999 | Sweden | Subliminal Sounds SUBLP-14LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Album · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Album · Limited |
| 1999 | Sweden | Subliminal Sounds SUBLP-14LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sweden | Subliminal Sounds SUBLP-14LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2009 | US | On Records XPL-1029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Belgium | Veals & Geeks Records VAG 013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Numero Group NUM1282 / Numero Group 1282LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | UK & US | Numero Group NUM1282LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Numero Group NUM1282 / Numero Group 1282LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | On Records XPL-1029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Sea
- A2Fall In Love
- A3A Stranger's Smile
- A4Weather Girl
- A5This Thing
- B1Forge Your Own Chains
- B2I'm Leaving You
- B3The Truth
- B4The Bible
- B5Falling Asleep
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Truth are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Truth are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was The Truth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is On Records XPL-1029.
How do I tell if my copy of The Truth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPL-1029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPL-1029A-2NSP PR and XPL-1029B-2NSP PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Truth 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.