Vinyl pressings
by Donovan · 1969
Barabajagal was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
22 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 16 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.
XSB150537-4A TRunout A stamp [Var 1]
XSB 150538-3B TRunout B stamp [Var 1]
o XSB150537-4E T ARunout A stamp [Var 2]
o XSB150538-3B TRunout B stamp [Var 2]
XSB150537-4ASide 1, stamped [Variant 1]
XSB 150538-3ESide 2, stamped [Variant 1]
XSB150537-3C oSide 1, stamped [Variant 2]
XSB150538-3CSide 2, stamped [Variant 2]
XSB150538-3CSide 2, stamped [Variant 2]
XSB150537-4GSide 1, stamped [Variant 3]
XSB 150537Side 1, on label
XSB 150538Side 2, on label
o XSB150537-3C Ƨ A17Runout A, variant 1
o XSB 150538-3CRunout B, variant 1
o XSB150537-3C Ƨ A6Runout A, variant 2
o XSB150538-3C Ƨ 1Runout B, variant 2
o XSB150537-4K PRunout A stamp, variant 1
o XSB 150538-3F PRunout B stamp, variant 1
o XSB150537-4A P 1 CRunout A stamp, variant 2
XSB15053-3F P C 3Runout B stamp, variant 2
XSB150537-4ASide 1, stamped
XSB 150538-3FSide 2, stamped
XSB 150537Side 1, on label
XSB 150538Side 2, on label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Epic 210.003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Argentina | Epic 10.003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3578First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Epic 44047First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Epic BN 26 481 / Stern Musik BN 26 481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Mexico | Epic LN-17027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Epic BN S-26481 / Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Epic BN 26481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1453First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Epic BN S-26481LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | Epic KSF 7042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Epic PE 26481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Epic BN 26481LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP784 / Epic MOVLP784LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5433 / Epic LP 5433LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | UK | The state51 Conspiracy CON236LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Klimt Records MJJ453CMLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2025 | UK | The state51 Conspiracy CON1009LPLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ELPS 3578LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Epic BN S-26481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Epic BN 26481 / Epic BN S-26481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Epic BN 26481 / Epic BN S-26481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Epic BN 26 481 / Stern Musik BN 26 481LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Iran | Royal LRT 30LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Italy | Epic BN 26481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Epic BN S-26481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Epic BN 26481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BN 26481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BN 26481LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BN 26481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic PE 26481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic BN 26481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic PE 26481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
49 vinyl pressings of Barabajagal are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, India, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Epic BN 26481, released August 11, 1969.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN 26481, 210.003, 10.003, ELPS 3578) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSB150537-4A T and XSB 150538-3B T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
