France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Son Of My Father
by Giorgio Moroder · 1971
30 pressings14 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRockPop
Son Of My Father 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 Son Of My Father
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2056 138 ALabel Side A
2056 138 BLabel Side B
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2056 138 ALabel Side A
2056 138 BLabel Side B
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 14.983-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 14.983-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
14983-A AA Side Etched
14983-A BB Side Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2056 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Ariola 14.983-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Spain | Ariola 14.983-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-43047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Denmark | Polar POS 11477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR-HS 20.1647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR HS 20.1617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR-HS 20.1617", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR-HS 20.1617", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Tam MPS-10257", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Polydor 20561387", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | Mexico | Capitol Records 70937", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Ariola 12040 AT7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASon Of My Father3:46
- BLondon Traffic3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Son Of My Father are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Son Of My Father are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Son Of My Father first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Belgium, Spain. One of them is Polydor 2056 138.
How do I tell if my copy of Son Of My Father is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2056 138, 14.983-A) 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 Son Of My Father 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.
