US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
40837-RE1 3BSide 1, etched
CP-0134 40837-RE1-DSide 2, etched
STERLINGBoth sides, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Let It Flow
by Elvin Bishop · 1974
24 pressings5 countriesSouthern RockCountry RockRock
Let It Flow was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Let It Flow
20 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0134
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CP-0134 40837-RE1-E T1Side I Runout Etched
CP-0134 40838-RE1-F T1Side II Runout Etched
STERLINGStamped Both Sides
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0134
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CP-0134-40837-RE1-G2 (WB) •-------◁Runout A etched
CP-0134-40838-RE1-G2 (WB) •-------◁Runout B etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A & B, stamped
S40,837Matrix A, on label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0134
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CP-0134-40837-RE1-2Runout A etched
S40,837Matrix A, on label
S40,838Matrix B, on label
CP-0134-40838-RE1-D STERLING G S
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CP-1-0134 RE1 LW2Side I Runout Etched
CP-2-0134-G-3. 40838-RE1-ISide II Runout Etched
*Stamped Side I
Mastered by Capitol *Stamped Side II
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CP-0134 40837-RE-1 - 1ASide 1, etched
CP-0134 40838 - RE 1- 1ESide 2, etched
STERLINGBoth sides, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Canada | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-8488WFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-8488WFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Capricorn Records CNL 25013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Capricorn Records 2429 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0134LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sunshine Special3:44
- A2Ground Hog3:30
- A3Honey Babe3:20
- A4Stealin' Watermelons4:02
- A5Travelin' Shoes7:10
- B1Let It Flow3:52
- B2Hey, Good Lookin'3:43
- B3Fishin'4:26
- B4Can't Go Back3:27
- B5I Can't Hold Myself In Line2:39
- B6Bourbon Street2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Flow are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Let It Flow are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Let It Flow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Capricorn Records CP 0134.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Flow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CP 0134, 2429 116, P-8488W, CNL 25013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 40837-RE1 3B and CP-0134 40837-RE1-D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Flow 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.
