Vinyl pressings
by Eric Burdon & War · 1970
Eric Burdon Declares "War" 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.
30 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 21 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.
SE 4663 4̶6̶6̶3̶ MGS-2136 RE-I-1B / SE 4663 / 14Side A, variant 1
SE 4663 MGS-2137 REI-1B / SE 4663 / 12Side B, variant 1
SE 4663 SE 4̶6̶6̶3̶ MGS-2136 RE-I-1B- SE 4663 12 L7Side A, variant 2
SE 4663 MGS- 2137- REI- 1B SE 4663 14 L7 3 J·Side B, variant 2
SE 466 MGS-2136 RE-1- 1B- SE 4663 [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side A runout, variant 1
SE 4663 MGS-2137- RE1-1A. SE 4663 [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side B runout, variant 1
SE 4663SE 4̷6̷6̷3̷ MGS-2136 RE-1- 1B- SE 4663 12 [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side A runout, variant 2
SE 4663 MGS-2137- RE1-1A- SE 4663 1I [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side B runout, variant 2
SE 4663-A-RE2 MGS-2136 JcSA Side Runout
SE4663-B-RE-2 MGS-2137 SE4663-B-RE2B Side Runout
MGS 2136A Side Label
MGS 2137B Side Label
SE 4663SE 4̷6̷6̷3̷ MGS-2136-1-1B- SE 4663 12 3 [S Block logo] PA Side Runout
SE 4663 MGS-2137- RE1-1A- SE 4663 1 I3 [S Block logo] 3 PB Side Runout
MGS 2136A Side Label
MGS 2137B Side Label
SE 4663SE 4̶6̶6̶3̶ MGS 2136 RE·I·1B. SE 4663 14Runout side A, variant 1
SE 4663 MGS- 2137 – REI – 1B. SE 4663 14Runout side B, variant 1
SE 4663SE 4̶6̶6̶3̶ MGS-2136 RE·I·1B. SE 4663 12 [MGM Record mfg Div. logo]Runout side A, variant 2
SE 4663 MGS- 2137 – REI – 1B. SE 4663 13 [MGM Record mfg Div. logo]Runout side B, variant 2
SE 4663SE [4663 again, crossed out] MGS-2136 RE-1-1B SE 4663A Side Runout (etched)
SE4633 MGS-2137 RE1-1A SE 4663B Side Runout (etched)
SE 4663 MGS 2136A Side Label
SE 4663 MGS 2137B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Polydor 2310041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2310 041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Brazil | Polydor LPG 624.043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4663First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4663LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4663First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Chile | Polydor 2310 041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Colombia | Polydor 2310041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2 310 041 / Polydor 2310 041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2310 041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2310 041First yearLP, Album, White Label, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2310 041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2310 041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2310 041 NFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor MP-2133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Benelux | MCA Records 201 689LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | LAX Records PW 37109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | LAX Records PW 37109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | LAX Records PW 37109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label KHS-4285LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records SE 4663LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records SE 4663LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2310 041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2310 041LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | United Artists Records UAS 29 238 I / United Artists Records UAS 29.238LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | LAX Records 0060.154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Malaysia | United Artists Records UAS 29 238 ILP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Polydor 2310 041LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Mexico | Polydor 2310 041LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | LAX Records PW-37109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
52 vinyl pressings of Eric Burdon Declares "War" are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is MGM Records SE 4663.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE 4663, SE-4663, 2310 041, 2310041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SE 4663 4̶6̶6̶3̶ MGS-2136 RE-I-1B / SE 4663 / 14 and SE 4663 MGS-2137 REI-1B / SE 4663 / 12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
