UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NEP 24219Pye Records NEP.24219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Pushout Center
- Runout / matrix
NEP 24219 A2 △TStamped side A
NEP24213 B2 △ HStamped side B
NEP .24219-ALabel side A
NEP .24219-BLabel side B
DonovanThe Universal Soldier
Vinyl pressings
The Universal Soldier
by Donovan · 1965
20 pressings9 countriesFolkVocalFolkWorld
The Universal Soldier 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 Universal Soldier
16 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 8 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NEP 24219Pye Records NEP.24219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
NEP24219 A1 △ HRunout side A
NEP24219 B3 △ HRunout side B
NEP.24219-ALabel side A
NEP.24219-BLabel side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NEP.24219Pye Records NEP 24219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
NEP24219 A1 △ HRunout Side A, variant 1
NEP24219 B3 △ HRunout Side B, variant 1
NEP24219 A1 △ H 3 KT GRunout Side A, variant 2
NEP24219 B2 △ H 1A KT ARunout Side B, variant 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NEP.24219Pye Records NEP 24219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Pushout Center
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NEP 24219Pye Records NEP.24219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Centre, “1955” cover
- Runout / matrix
NEP24219 A1 △ HRunout side A
NEP24219 B3 △ HRunout side B
NEP.24219-ALabel side A
NEP.24219-BLabel side B
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Astor NEP-24219Astor NEP 24219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
NEP-24219 (A)Label side A
NEP-24219 (B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Astor NEP-24219 / Astor NEP 24219First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Australia | Astor NEP 24219First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Advance |
| 1965 | Australia | Astor NEP-24219 / Astor NEP 24219First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Australia | Astor NEP 24219 / Astor NEP-24219First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Pye Records PNV 24149 / Pye Records PNV 24 149First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Pye Records NEP 24219First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Pye Records NEP 24219First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Pye Records NEP 24219First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1965 | Spain | Hispavox HPY 337-12First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Sweden | Pye Records NEP 24219First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1965 | Turkey | Pye Records NEP. 242197", 45 RPM, EP, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1965 | Turkey | Pye Records NEP. 24219First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records NEP.24219 / Pye Records NEP 242197", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records NEP 24219 / Pye Records NEP.24219First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records NEP 24219 / Pye Records NEP.24219First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Quei Favolosi Anni '60 - Peace & Love7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor NEP-24219 / Astor NEP 242197", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Universal Soldier2:09
- A2The Ballad Of A Crystal Man3:13
- B1Do You Hear Me Now1:46
- B2The War Drags On3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Universal Soldier are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Universal Soldier are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1999.
When was The Universal Soldier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Australia, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Pye Records NEP 24219.
How do I tell if my copy of The Universal Soldier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEP 24219, NEP.24219, NEP-24219, PNV 24149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NEP 24219 A2 △T and NEP24213 B2 △ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Universal Soldier 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.
