Vinyl pressings
by Grand Funk Railroad · 1973
We're An American Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
39 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 25 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.
90357 3660 #4 0Runout A, variant 1
90358 3660 #2 0Runout B, variant 1
90357 3660 #2 0Runout A, variant 2
90358 3660 #2 0Runout B, variant 2
90357 3660 #1 ORunout Side A etched [O stamped]
90358 3660 #2 ORunout Side B etched [O stamped]
S45-90357Label Side A
S45-90358Label Side B
90357 3660 #3 0Scribed in runout A
90358 3660 #2 0Scribed in runout B
S45-90357Label A
S45-90358Label B
90357 2 0 Mastered By Capitol WhyRunout A
90358 0 Mastered By Capitol WhyRunout B
S45-90357Label A
S45-90358Label B
90357-2 ─◁Side A [etched], variant 1
90358-2 ─◁Side B [etched], variant 1
90357-2 ─◁Side A [etched], variant 2
90357-1 ─◁Side B [etched], variant 2
S-45-90357 S Z 3.Etched Side A
S-45-90358-F5.Etched Side B
2Stamped Side B at 90 degree angle to other text
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Capitol Records 1860First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10306First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C 006 - 81486 / Capitol Records 4 C 006-81 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11.171First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11.171First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Chile | Capitol Records 3660First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Colombia | Capitol Records 46268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 45-22011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006 - 81486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 486 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 486 / EMI 1C 006-81 4867", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Greece | Capitol Records CL 15760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 3660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 81486 / Capitol Records 3 C006-81486First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10405First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Capitol Records 36607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 36607", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
43 vinyl pressings of We're An American Band are listed here, from 25 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3660, released July 2, 1973.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3660, P-3660, CL.15760, CP-10306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 90357 3660 #4 0 and 90358 3660 #2 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
