UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 21906Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 81059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-21906Label side A, in parentheses
ST2-21906Label side B, in parentheses
Gallagher & LyleBenny Gallagher Graham Lyle
Vinyl pressings
Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle
by Gallagher & Lyle · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesFolk RockSoft RockRock
Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle 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 Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle
5 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11016
- Format
- LP
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SM-11016 (SM 1-11016)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SM-1-11016 H-11 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY 0Side A runout
SM-2-11016 J-13 . #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY *Side B runout
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 21906Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 81059
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-21906Label - side A, in parantheses
ST-2-21906Label - side B, in parantheses
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECP-80536
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80536First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records ST 21906 / Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 81059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records ST 21906 / Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 81059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SM-11016 / EMI SM-11016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11016First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SM-11016 (SM 1-11016)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records AML 34764LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST 21906LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mrs. Canatellis
- A2City And Suburban Blues
- A3Caledonia Steam Packet Co.
- A4To David, Charlie And Ian
- A5Broken Wings
- A6Coat For The Spring
- B1Great Australian Dream
- B2Rock 'N' Roll Hero
- B3Greenfingers
- B4Comfort And Joy
- B5Of A Moment
- B6Desiderata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Netherlands, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records ST 21906.
How do I tell if my copy of Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 21906, ST-11016, SM-11016 (SM 1-11016), ECP-80536) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-21906 and ST2-21906. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Benny Gallagher Graham Lyle 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.
