Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 041
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1970 A 1 A 71 ◊ Z 00 2425 041 S1Side A, stamped
1 ℗ 1970 A 71 ◊ Z A 7 00 2425 041 S2Side B, stamped
Elliott RandallRandall's Island
Vinyl pressings
Randall's Island
by Elliott Randall · 1970
10 pressings8 countriesRock
Randall's Island was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Randall's Island
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 041
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1970 A 1 A 71 ◊ Z 00 2425 041 S1Side A, stamped
1 ℗ 1970 A 71 ◊ Z A 7 00 2425 041 S2Side B, stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4044Polydor 2425 041
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80131 (MR) △15212 STERING RLSide A runout, variant 1
POLP 80132 (MR) △15212-X STERLING RLSide B runout, variant 1
POLP 80131- 1B (MR) 7 △15212 STERLING RLSide A runout, variant 2
POLP 80132- 1B1 z (MR) △15212-X STERLING RLSide B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4044Polydor 2425 041
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P POLP 80131-1A STERLING RL A5Runout A
P POLP 80132-1A STERLING RL B4Runout B
POLP 80131Label A
POLP 80132Label B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 041
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2425 041-A-SIDE A ETCHED
2425 041-B-SIDE B ETCHED
slcursive etched signature on both sides
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 041
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2425 041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 041First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2425 041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4044 / Polydor 2425 041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4044 / Polydor 2425 041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Polydor 2425 041 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2489 004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2425 041LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sour Flower6:29
- A2Life In Botanical Gardens (Oh, Yes)4:06
- A3Take Out The Dog & Bark The Cat3:47
- A4Mumblin' To Myself3:29
- B1Brother People3:00
- B2Jolly Green Giant & The Statue Of Liberty2:50
- B3Bustin' My Brains4:14
- B4All I Am's7:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Randall's Island are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Randall's Island are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Randall's Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2425 041.
How do I tell if my copy of Randall's Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2425 041, 24-4044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1970 A 1 A 71 ◊ Z 00 2425 041 S1 and 1 ℗ 1970 A 71 ◊ Z A 7 00 2425 041 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Randall's Island 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.