UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RMP 9007
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RMP 9007 A1 I LSide A runout
RMP 9007 B1 I RSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Old Songs, New Songs
by Family · 1971
18 pressings7 countriesProg RockPsychedelic RockRock
Old Songs, New Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Old Songs, New Songs
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 34001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-34001-A1 125 RMP 9007 A1Side One, variant 1
K-34001-B1 127 RMP 9007 B1Side Two, variant 1
K-34001-A1 126 RMP 9007 A1Side One, variant 2
K-34001-B1 1 2C 1 RMP 9007 B1Side Two, variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 34001Reprise Records RMP 9007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K 34001-A1Variant 1 Runout, A-side stamped
K 34001-B1Variant 1 Runout, B-side stamped
K 34001-A1 1 C ·IVariant 2 Runout, A-side stamped
K 34001-B1 1 C IVariant 2 Runout, B-side stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 34001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-34001-A1 (stamped) RMP 9007 A1 19 (etched)Side One
K-34001-B1 (stamped) RMP 9007 B1 14 (etched)Side Two
Argentina
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 12.950
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Argentina
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 112.950
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | Reprise Records 12.950First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Argentina | Reprise Records 112.950First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Reprise Records R.S. 6413First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Reprise Records 34 001 / Reprise Records (RMP 9007)First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Reprise Records 34 001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Israel | Reprise Records K 34001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Reprise Records RS 9007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS.6413First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records RMP 9007First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 34001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 34001 / Reprise Records RMP 9007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 34001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 34 001 / Reprise Records 34 001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Madfish SMALP994LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Reprise Records R.S. 6413LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS.6413LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 34001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 34001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Hung Up Down3:30
- A2Today4:57
- A3Observations From A Hill3:00
- A4Good Friend Of Mine3:32
- A5Drowned In Wine4:05
- B1Peace Of Mind3:00
- B2Home Town3:09
- B3The Cat And The Rat2:29
- B4No Mule's Fool3:15
- B5See Through Windows3:43
- B6The Weavers Answer4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Songs, New Songs are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Old Songs, New Songs are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 2013.
When was Old Songs, New Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Argentina, France, Germany and more. One of them is Reprise Records RMP 9007.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Songs, New Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RMP 9007, K 34001, 12.950, 112.950) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RMP 9007 A1 I L and RMP 9007 B1 I R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Songs, New Songs 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.
