Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391272
- Format
- LP, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
A Side 2391 272 51 320 1 B
B Side 2391 272 52 320 1 B
Vinyl pressings
Whitesnake
by David Coverdale · 1976
22 pressings11 countriesRock
Whitesnake was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Whitesnake
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2391272First yearLP, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Interfusion L36186LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Attic LAT 1026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Attic LAT 1026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Vogue LDA. 20257LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 520257 / Vogue LDA . 20257LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2391 272 / Oyster 2391 272LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Interfusion L36186LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP 3024 / Sonet SLP-3024LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP 3024LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP 3024LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Purple Records TPS 3509LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Purple Records TPS 3509LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Japan | Oyster MWF1027 / Polydor MWF1027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MWF1027 / Oyster MWF1027LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Eagle Records ER525133 / Universal Music Group ER525133LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Rhino Records RCV1726643 / Rhino Records 603497823895LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Sonet SLP-3024LP | LP |
| ? | France | Vogue 520257 / Vogue LDA 20257LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Russia | Polydor MWF-1027-P / Oyster MWF-1027-PLP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP 3024 / Sonet SLP-3024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Lady
- A2Blindman
- A3Goldie's Place
- A4Whitesnake
- B1Time On My Side
- B2Peace Lovin' Man
- B3Sunny Days
- B4Hole In The Sky
- B5Celebration
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whitesnake are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Whitesnake are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Whitesnake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 2391272.
How do I tell if my copy of Whitesnake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391272) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A Side 2391 272 51 320 1 B and B Side 2391 272 52 320 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whitesnake 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.
