US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO-456
- Format
- LP, Album
David AxelrodEarth Rot
Vinyl pressings
Earth Rot
by David Axelrod · 1970
10 pressings2 countriesPsychedelic RockJazzRock
Earth Rot 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 Earth Rot
4 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO-456
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
SKAO-1-456-F-3• ✲A Side
SKAO-2-456-F-3• ✲B Side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO-456
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO 1 456 H1 #1 0A side runout
SKAO 2 456 H1 #2 0B side runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO-456
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO-1-456-P3 ─◁A-side runout
SKAO-2-456-P3 ─◁B-side runout
SKAO-1-456A-side label
SKAO-2-456B-side label
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-456First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-456First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-456First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-456First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Australia | Ascension Records ANLP014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | Australia | Ascension Records ANLP014LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-456LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Now-Again Records NA 5167LP / Universal Music Special Markets B0028037-01LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Now-Again Records NA 5186 / Universal Music Special Markets B0030181-01LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2019 | US | Now-Again Records NA 5187-LP-ST / Universal Music Special Markets B0030182-01LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- The Warnings
- A1Part I2:48
- A2Part II4:28
- A3Part III5:04
- A4Part IV3:08
- The Signs
- B1Part I3:44
- B2Part II3:43
- B3Part III5:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earth Rot are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Earth Rot are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 2019.
When was Earth Rot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Capitol Records SKAO-456.
How do I tell if my copy of Earth Rot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKAO-456) 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 Earth Rot 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.
