Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 66289
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC 66289-A IISide A runout
66289-B TSide B runout
S 66289-CSide C runout
EPC 66289-DSide D runout
DonovanThe World Of Donovan
Vinyl pressings
The World Of Donovan
by Donovan · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesFolk RockRock
The World Of Donovan was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 World Of Donovan
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 66289Epic KEG 31210
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPC 66289-ASide 1 Runout - Handwritten
EPC 66289-B IISide 2 Runout - Handwritten
S 66289-CSide 3 Runout - Handwritten
EPC 66289-DSide 4 Runout - Handwritten
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 2ELPS0008
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX167471 ELPS3660-1Side A runout
MX167472 ELPS3660-2Side B runout
MX167473 ELPS3661-3Side C runout
MX167474 ELPS3661-4Side D runout
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KEG 31210
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 66289
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
S CI EPC 64494-1LSide 1
S CI EPC 64494-2LSide 2
S CI EPC 64494-1LSide 3
S CI EPC 64494-2LSide 4
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic SBPC 474059
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Epic 2ELPS0008First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KEG 31210First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Epic EPC 66289First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 66289First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 66289 / Epic KEG 31210First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Epic SBPC 474059First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 66289LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 66289LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 66289LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 66289LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- I The Physical
- The Body
- A1Barabajagal3:20
- A2The Fat Angel3:17
- A3Riki Tiki Tavi2:56
- A4Mad John's Escape2:18
- A5Sunshine Superman4:33
- The Senses
- B1Sun3:15
- B2Isle Of Islay2:35
- B3The Song Of The Wandering Aengus3:54
- B4Sand And Foam3:16
- B5Celia Of The Seals3:01
- II The Spiritual
- The Heart
- C1Celeste4:08
- C2To Susan On The West Coast Waiting3:12
- C3Guinevere3:40
- C4Hi It's Been A Long Time2:35
- C5Lalena2:55
- The Soul
- D1Wear Your Love Like Heaven2:24
- D2The Mandolin Man And His Secret3:32
- D3Changes2:53
- D4Hurdy Gurdy Man3:17
- D5Atlantis5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Donovan are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The World Of Donovan are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1983.
When was The World Of Donovan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Epic EPC 66289.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Donovan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 66289, 2ELPS0008, KEG 31210, SBPC 474059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 66289-A II and 66289-B T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of 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.
