UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3009
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DNLS 3009 - A1 1 EA-side runout, etched
DNLS 3009 - B1 1 EB-side runout, etched
DNLS.3009-AA-side label
DNLS.3009-BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
Open Road
by Donovan · 1970
39 pressings22 countriesFolk RockRock
Open Road 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 Open Road
33 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 18 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3009
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Cat. No On Rear
- Runout / matrix
DNLS 3009 - A1 1 PSide A, variant 1
DNLS 3009 - B1 OSide B, variant 1
DNLS 3009 - A1 1 ISide A, variant 2
DNLS 3009 - B1 1 GSide B, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Epic E 30125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSB151450-1LA side runout, variant 1
XSB151451-1DB side runout, variant 1
o XSB151450-1K 1 S B6A side runout, variant 2
o XSB151450-1D 2B side runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Epic E 30125
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSB151450-1ASide A [variant 1]
XSB151451-1ASide B [variant 1]
XSB151450-1B TSide A [variant 2]
XSB151451-1B TSide B [variant 2]
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Epic E 30125
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSB151450-1A D 0Side A - Stamped
XSB151451-1A 2 Λ 13Side B - Stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Epic E-30125
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 XSB151450-1A P D 6Side A stamped variant 1
0 XSB151451-1A P B 3Side B stamped variant 1
o XSB151450-1A D3Side A stamped variant 2
o XSB151451-1A P C1Side b stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Epic 10013 / Epic 10.013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Argentina | Epic 210013 / Epic 210.013First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Argentina | Epic 10013 / Epic 10.013First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | Australia | Epic ELPS-3594 / Epic ELPS 3594First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Brazil | Epic 44061First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | Epic E 30125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Europe | Epic BN 26 278 / Epic BN 26278First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Epic BN 26 278First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | EPIC BN 26278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Epic BN 26 278First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Greece | Epic E 30125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | India | CBS E 30125 / CBS E-30125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Epic BN 26 514First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONX-60160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Epic BN30125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK & Ireland | Donovan Discs VI002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | CBS E 30125LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | CBS S-ASF 1527 / CBS S-ASF.1527LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Dawn DNLS 3009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Uruguay | Epic 601.006LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Changes2:56
- A2Song For John2:43
- A3Curry Land4:38
- A4Joe Bean's Theme2:52
- A5People Used To4:09
- A6Celtic Rock3:37
- B1Riki Tiki Tavi2:55
- B2Clara Clairvoyant2:57
- B3Roots Of Oak4:53
- B4Season Of Farewell3:25
- B5Poke At The Pope2:47
- B6New Year's Resovolution4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Road are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Open Road are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1970 and 2018.
When was Open Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Dawn DNLS 3009.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DNLS 3009, E 30125, E-30125, E30125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DNLS 3009 - A1 1 E and DNLS 3009 - B1 1 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Road 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.
