US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5061Polydor 2391 100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-5061-A-1A STERLING 22A-side runout
PD-5061-B-1A 22B-side runout
PD 5061 AA-side label
PD 5061 BB-side label
Elliott MurphyAquashow
Vinyl pressings
Aquashow
by Elliott Murphy · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesFolk RockPop RockClassic RockRock
Aquashow was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Aquashow
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5061Polydor PD 5061
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-5061-A-1C MR[In circle] ∆18320 (1) STERLINGSide A Runout
PD-5061-B-1C MR[In circle] ∆18320-X (1)Side B Runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5061Polydor 2391 100
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGRunouts (etched)
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 100
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 100
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2391 100ASide A etched
2391 100BSide B etched
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2452 007
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2452 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-5061 / Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-5061 / Polydor 2391 100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-5061 / Polydor PD 5061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2391 100LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD-5061 / Polydor 2391 100LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Last Of The Rock Stars3:43
- A2How's The Family4:23
- A3Hangin' Out4:18
- A4Hometown4:34
- A5Graveyard Scrapbook2:58
- B1Poise 'n' Pen2:39
- B2Marilyn4:18
- B3White Middle Class Blues3:00
- B4Like A Great Gatsby3:13
- B5Don't Go Away4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquashow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Aquashow are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Aquashow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-5061.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquashow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-5061, 2391 100, 2452 007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-5061-A-1A STERLING 22 and PD-5061-B-1A 22. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aquashow 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.