Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NPL-30091
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NPL30091A X. T.Side A etched
NPL30091B X. T.Side B etched
Vinyl pressings
The Real Donovan
by Donovan · 1965
17 pressings2 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
The Real Donovan was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Real Donovan
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Pye Records NPL-30091First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL-30091LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPM 135LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135 / Hickory Records LPS-H-135LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPM 135LP, Compilation, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPM 135 / Hickory Records LP 135LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135 / Hickory Records LPS-H-135LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135 / Hickory Records LPS-H-135LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPM 135LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPM 135 / Hickory Records LP 135LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records LPS 135 / Hickory Records LPS-H-135LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Hickory Records ST-90915 / Hickory Records LPS 135LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Hickory Records LPS 135 / Hickory Records LP 135LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Turquoise3:19
- A2Oh Deed I Do2:05
- A3Catch The Wind2:53
- A4Remember The Alamo3:04
- A5The Ballad Of The Crystal Man3:15
- A6Colours2:44
- B1Hey Gyp3:13
- B2Belated Forgiveness Plea2:53
- B3Ramblin' Boy2:35
- B4The War Drags On3:43
- B5Josie3:26
- B6To Try For The Sun3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Donovan are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Real Donovan are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was The Real Donovan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Canada. One of them is Pye Records NPL-30091.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Donovan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NPL-30091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NPL30091A X. T. and NPL30091B X. T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real Donovan 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.
