UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram SML 1074
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10066PLabel A-side
ZAL 10067PLabel B-side
ZAL 10066.P-1WRun-out info Label A-side
ZAL 10067.P-1WRun-out info Label B-side
Vinyl pressings
The Polite Force
by Egg · 1971
16 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
The Polite Force was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Polite Force
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18056
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10066P SHMatrix on label A-side
ZAL 10067P SHMatrix on label B-side
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18056
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10066P WMatrix on label A-side
ZAL 10067P WMatrix on label B-side
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18056
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10066Label A-side
ZAL 10067-2Label B-side
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram SML 1074
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10066PLabel A-side
ZAL 10067PLabel B-side
Venezuela
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18056
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Deram SML 1074LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Canada | Deram DES 18056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Deram SML 1074First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deram SML 1074First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Deram SML 1074First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Deram DES 18056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Deram DES 18056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Deram DES 18056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Deram SL 290LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Deram SL-290LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Deram SML 1074LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Deram 535 334-4 / Deram 0600753533444LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Deram 535 334-4 / Deram 0600753533444LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Tapestry Records TPT 280LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Europe | Deram SHOT 10LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Deram SML 1074LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1A Visit To Newport Hospital8:25
- A2Contrasong4:21
- A3Boilk (Incl. Bach: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt)9:23
- Long Piece No.3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Polite Force are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Polite Force are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was The Polite Force first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Deram SML 1074.
How do I tell if my copy of The Polite Force is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SML 1074, DES 18056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 10066P and ZAL 10067P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Polite Force 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.
