UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Flower Pot MenLet's Go To San Francisco
Vinyl pressings
Let's Go To San Francisco
by Flower Pot Men · 1974
14 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
Let's Go To San Francisco 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's Go To San Francisco
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PEN 847 A 1 6Side A Runout Stamped
PEN 847 B 1 6Side B Runout Stamped
1PEN 847-A1Label side A
1PEN 847-B1Label side B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 847First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 847First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records LIG 9010 / Old Gold LIG 90107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Old Gold OG 90107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records OG 9010 / Old Gold OG 90107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records LIG 9010 / Old Gold LIG 90107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music 450687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Old Gold OG 9010 / Lightning Records OG 90107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9010 / Lightning Records OG 90107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9010 / Lightning Records OG 90107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9010 / Lightning Records OG 90107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet's Go To San Francisco3:35
- BSweet Baby Jane3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Go To San Francisco are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Let's Go To San Francisco are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was Let's Go To San Francisco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is Penny Farthing PEN 847.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Go To San Francisco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PEN 847) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Go To San Francisco 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.
