US
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7204
- Format
- LP, Album · CTH
Vinyl pressings
Songs For Beginners
by Graham Nash · 1971
93 pressings22 countriesFolk RockRock
Songs For Beginners 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 Songs For Beginners
32 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 16 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
- Atlantic SD 7204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712183-F A/1 [Artisan logo] PRSide A runout, var. 1
ST-A-712184 F AT/GP [Artisan logo] PRSide B runout, var. 1
ST-A-712183-C [Artisan logo] PRSide A runout, var. 2
ST-A-712184F AT/GP [Artisan logo] PRSide B runout, var. 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7204
- Format
- LP, Album · SH - Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712183 SHLabel Side A
ST-A-712183 SHLabel Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7204
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing, Presswell Plating
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712183 DD - RE MR Δ16016 (4) [Artisan logo] PRSide A (variant 1)
ST-A-712183 DD - RE MR Δ16016 (5) [Artisan logo] PRSide B (variant 1)
ST-A-712183DD-RE Δ16-016 (6) PRSide A (variant 2)
ST-A-712183CC-RE Δ16016-X (2) PRSide B (variant 2)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD-7204Atlantic SD 7204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Philips Recording Company Press, Green/Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712183-CCC-1 [Artisan logo] PRVariant 1 Side A runout etched, except Artisan logo stamped
ST-A-712184-EEE-1-H [Artisan logo] PRVariant 1 Side B runout etched, except Artisan logo stamped
ST-A-712183-EEE-1 PR [Artisan logo]Variant 2 Side A runout etched, except Artisan logo stamped
ST-A-712184-EEE-1 [Artisan logo] PRVariant 2 Side B runout etched, except Artisan logo stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7204
- Format
- LP, Album · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712183-F A/1 PRSide A runout/etched, variant 1
ST-A-712184C PRSide B runout/etched, variant 1
[Artisan logo stamp]Side A & B runout/stamped, variant 1
ST-A-712183D PR [Artisan logo]Side A runout/etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 93 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s55 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | Atlantic 2400168 / Atlantic 5602First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Atlantic SD-7204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | ATCO Records 2401 011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Atlantic SD 7204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Colombia | Atlantic 2400168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Atlantic 940.079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Atlantic 40237LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Atlantic 50.006 / Atlantic 50 006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic K 40237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-8111AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-8111AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-8111AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Atlantic 2400 168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | Atlantic 2400 168First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD.7204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Atlantic SD 7204 / Atlantic 30.135LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Classic Records SD 7204 / Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2001 | US | Classic Records SD 7204 / Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2005 | US | Classic Records SD 7204 / Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Rhino Records R1 7204 / Atlantic R1 7204LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2010 | UK & Europe | Atlantic 8122-7986-6 / Atlantic 8122-79866-5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Analogue Productions APA 067-45 / Atlantic SD 720412", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic SD 7204 / Atlantic 50 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SD.7204 / Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SD-7204 / Atlantic SD·7201LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic K40237LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40237 / Atlantic 40.237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 237LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40.237LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40237 / Atlantic 40.237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 40237 / Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 50006 / Atlantic SD 7204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Military Madness2:50
- A2Better Days3:47
- A3Wounded Bird2:09
- A4I Used To Be A King4:45
- A5Be Yourself3:03
- B1Simple Man2:05
- B2Man In The Mirror2:47
- B3There's Only One3:55
- B4Sleep Song2:57
- B5Chicago2:55
- B6We Can Change The World1:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs For Beginners are there?
93 vinyl pressings of Songs For Beginners are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1971 and 2025.
When was Songs For Beginners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 7204, released June 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs For Beginners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 7204, SD-7204, 7204, 240 1011) 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 Songs For Beginners 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.
