US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 54512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1192 (X8058) Kside A runout, etched / (except 'K' stamped
LB-1292 (X8059) Kside B runout, etched / (except 'K' stamped
Eugene McDanielsA Hundred Pounds Of Clay / Tower Of Strength
Vinyl pressings
A Hundred Pounds Of Clay / Tower Of Strength
by Eugene McDaniels · 1970
14 pressings5 countriesPop RockRockPop
A Hundred Pounds Of Clay 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 A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Liberty 54512First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records XW0537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records XW0537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records XW0537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records XW0537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records XW0537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Guatemala | United Artists Records AS-33397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Barbados | United Artists Records 0537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 006 831057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records X 537", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Liberty 545127", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Liberty 545127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X 0537", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Liberty 545127", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AA Hundred Pounds Of Clay2:19
- BTower Of Strength2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Hundred Pounds Of Clay are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Hundred Pounds Of Clay are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1981.
When was A Hundred Pounds Of Clay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Liberty 54512.
How do I tell if my copy of A Hundred Pounds Of Clay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 54512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB-1192 (X8058) K and LB-1292 (X8059) K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Hundred Pounds Of Clay 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.
