US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-360
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
CL 7907-1 11-1 PRRunout A, etched
CL 7908-1-1-1 PRRunout B, etched
CL 7907 PHLabel A
CL 7908 PHLabel B
Frijid PinkLost Son
Vinyl pressings
Lost Son
by Frijid Pink · 1971
11 pressings7 countriesRock
Lost Son 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 Lost Son
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-360
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 7907 25027(Backwards)Dead Wax Side A
CL 7908 25028(Backwards)Dead Wax Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-360
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
December 3, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 347
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
December 3, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot PAR. 360
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Deram DMA-9713First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Parrot PAR. 360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Deram DM. 347 / Deram DM 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deram DM. 347 / Deram DM 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Deram DM. 1277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Parrot 45-360First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Parrot 45-360First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Parrot 45-360First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | UK | Deram DM 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Deram DM 347First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Deram DM 3477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALost Son2:45
- BI Love Her2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lost Son are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lost Son are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Lost Son first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Parrot 45-360.
How do I tell if my copy of Lost Son is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-360, DM 347, PAR. 360, DM. 347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 7907-1 11-1 PR and CL 7908-1-1-1 PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lost Son 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.
