Ireland
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL(I)15668
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
SP 73520Side A, label
SP 73519Side B, label
Grand Funk RailroadInside Looking Out
Vinyl pressings
Inside Looking Out
by Grand Funk Railroad · 1969
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Inside Looking Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Inside Looking Out
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Sweden
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4E 006-80728
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3ERS-286
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL(I)15668First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Capitol Records 3ERS-286First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Sweden | Capitol Records 4E 006-80728First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-807287", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL(I)156687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-27497", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-80.728 M7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 156687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 156687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 156687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2749 / Capitol Records S33-735207", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2749 / Capitol Records S33-735207", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AInside Looking Out9:29
- BParanoid7:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inside Looking Out are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Inside Looking Out are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Inside Looking Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Ireland, Sweden, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records CL(I)15668.
How do I tell if my copy of Inside Looking Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL(I)15668, 4E 006-80728, 3ERS-286) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP 73520 and SP 73519. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inside Looking Out 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.
