UK
December 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1658
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2729-1NA-Side Run-out, Stamped
XAX 2730-1NB-Side Run-out, Stamped
Downliners SectThe Sect
Vinyl pressings
The Sect
by Downliners Sect · 1964
14 pressings6 countriesElectric BluesHarmonica BluesRhythm & BluesBlues
The Sect was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Sect
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1658
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album · No "recording first published" text
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2729-1N T 1A-Side Run-out, Stamped
XAX 2730-1N 0 1B-Side Run-out, Stamped
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33MSX 1658
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2729-1NA-Side Run-out, Stamped
XAX 2730-1NB-Side Run-out, Stamped
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33MSX 1658
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2729-1NA-Side Run-out, Stamped
XAX 2730-1NB-Side Run-out, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | New Zealand | Columbia 33MSX 1658First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Columbia 33MSX 1658First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1658First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1658First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Charly Records CR 3014 / Bellaphon CR 3014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Charly Records CR 30122 / MarillaLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1977 | Spain | Charly Records 77-CH19LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Charly Records CR30122 / Charly Records CR 30122LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | Charly Records CR30122LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | Charly Records CR30122 / Charly Records CR 30122LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5154 ASLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5154 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Spain | Munster Records MR 244LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Charly Records CH33SX1658LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Hurt By Love
- A2One Ugly Child
- A3Lonely And Blue
- A4Our Little Rendezvous
- A5Guitar Boogie
- A6Too Much Monkey Business
- A7Sect Appeal
- B1Baby What's On Your Mind
- B2Cops And Robbers
- B3Easy Rider
- B4Bloodhound
- B5Bright Lights
- B6I Wanna Put A Tiger In Your Tank
- B7Be A Sect Maniac
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sect are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Sect are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was The Sect first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia 33SX 1658, released December 18, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sect is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33SX 1658, 33MSX 1658) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 2729-1N and XAX 2730-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sect 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.