Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2319 016
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 (P) 1972 E72 (rhombus)Z1 A1 00 231X9016 S1Side 1
1 (P) 1972 E72 (rhombus)Z1 A X7 00 2319016 S2Side 2
ExumaSnake
Vinyl pressings
Snake
by Exuma · 1972
11 pressings4 countriesAfricanFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Snake was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Snake
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2319 016
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2052 A..2 SoN BellSound sfA-Side Runout Etching
KSBS 2052 B...2 SoN BellSound sfB-Side Runout Etching
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS-2052
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2052
- Format
- LP, Album · ARP Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2052 A3... Bell Sound SF ARPRunout A
KSBS 2052 B3... Bell Sound SF ARPRunout B
KSBS 2052 ALabel A
KSBS 2052 BLabel B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2052
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Sonic Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2052 A SONSide A
KSBS 2052 B SONSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Kama Sutra 2319 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2052First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS-2052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2052First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Kama Sutra 201.708LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 016LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Obeah, Obeah, O3:50
- A2Snake2:50
- A3Don't Let Go2:33
- A4Attica, Part 17:00
- B1Thirteenth Sunday3:27
- B2Subway Bound For Hell3:40
- B3Happiness And Sunshine5:54
- B4Summertime In New York3:37
- B5Andros Is Atlantis Rising3:37
- B6Exuma's Reincarnation3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snake are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Snake are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Snake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, US, Canada. One of them is Kama Sutra 2319 016.
How do I tell if my copy of Snake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2319 016, KSBS 2052, KSBS-2052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 (P) 1972 E72 (rhombus)Z1 A1 00 231X9016 S1 and 1 (P) 1972 E72 (rhombus)Z1 A X7 00 2319016 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Snake 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.
