US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records R 114534
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R-114534A-1 I A1ESide A Runout
R-114534B-1 I A1 ̷H̷CSide B Runout
R 114534 ASide A Label
R 114534 BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Born To Die
by Grand Funk Railroad · 1975
35 pressings22 countriesPop RockBlues RockFunkHard Rock
Born To Die was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Born To Die
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EA-ST 11482Capitol Records OC 064 82107
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EA ST1 11482-1 HTMSide A
EA ST2 11482-1 HTMSide B
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 6235Capitol Records ST 11482
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11482A Side Label
ST2-11482B Side Label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11482
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST1 11482 YCAP 1513Side 1 stamped
ST2 11482 YCAP 1514Side 2 stamped
ST1-11482Side 1
ST2-11482Side 2
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 11482
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 062-82 107EMI Electrola 1C 062-82 107
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
82107 A-1Runout A-side, stamped
82107 B-1Runout B-side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Capitol Records 6235 / Capitol Records ST 11482First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST 11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-82 107 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-82 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | India | Capitol Records ST-11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-82107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 062-82107LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Peru | Capitol Records ST - 11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Singapore | Music Girl US-617LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1975 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records ST 11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(D) 11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records EA-ST 11482 / Capitol Records OC 064 82107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records EA-ST 11482 / Capitol Records OC 064 82107LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | UK & US | Capitol Records ST-11482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records R 114534LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Union TD-1743LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Born To Die5:39
- A2Dues5:35
- A3Sally3:19
- A4I Fell For Your Love4:15
- A5Talk To The People5:33
- B1Take Me5:09
- B2Genevieve6:05
- B3Love Is Dyin'4:17
- B4Politician3:57
- B5Good Things4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born To Die are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Born To Die are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Born To Die first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records R 114534.
How do I tell if my copy of Born To Die is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 114534, EA-ST 11482, 6235, ST-11482) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-114534A-1 I A1E and R-114534B-1 I A1 ̷H̷C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born To Die 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.
