US
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SUA 50726
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Damnation Of Adam BlessingBack To The River
Vinyl pressings
Back To The River
by Damnation Of Adam Blessing · 1970
12 pressings7 countriesProg RockPsychedelic RockRock
Back To The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Back To The River
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50726 S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50726 S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAST-6453Side A label
UAST-6457Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SUA 50726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-4046First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | United Artists Records UA 50726First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 159First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK-4046First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records SUA 50726First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records UA 50726 SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records UA 50726First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records UA 50726First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records UA 50726 SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records SUA 50726First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | United Artists Records UP.351597", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records 13767", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABack To The River3:00
- BDriver3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back To The River are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Back To The River are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Back To The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is United Artists Records SUA 50726.
How do I tell if my copy of Back To The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUA 50726, UA 50726 S, UA 50726, UAK-4046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back To The River 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.