UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SL 5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SL 5008 A-1G
SL 5008 B-1G
GrapefruitAround Grapefruit
Vinyl pressings
Around Grapefruit
by Grapefruit · 1968
15 pressings10 countriesPsychedelic RockPop
Around Grapefruit was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Around Grapefruit
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SSL 5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SSL 5008 A-1G
SSL 5008 B-1G
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill SOSL-10043Stateside SOSL-10043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DS-50030-A MR (encircled) A/Z 884Side 1
DS-50030-B MR (encircled) A/Z 884-XSide 2
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS-50050Dunhill 50050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DS-50050-A TGSide A runout
DS-50050-B TGSide B runout
DS-50050-1Side A label
DS-50050-2Side B label
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside HP-8651
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SSLM 6062Dunhill SSLM 6062
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Dunhill SOSL-10043 / Stateside SOSL-10043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Canada | Dunhill DS-50050 / Dunhill 50050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | Stateside HP-8651First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Stateside SSLM 6062 / Dunhill SSLM 6062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SL 5008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SSL 5008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 062-90047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Dunhill DS-50050 / Dunhill 50050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Dunhill DS-50050 / ABC Records DS-50050LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Dunhill DS-50050 / ABC Records DS-50050LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Uruguay | Odeon SURL 20675LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Unknown | Not On Label (Grapefruit)LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Bonfire Records BONF023LP, Album, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Grapefruit) GRAP1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Venezuela | Odeon DS-50050LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Another Game2:51
- A2Yesterday's Shunshine3:32
- A3Elevator2:05
- A4Yes2:20
- A5C'mon Marianne2:36
- A6Lullaby3:29
- B1Round Going Round3:00
- B2Dear Delilah2:36
- B3This Little Man2:26
- B4Ain't It Good2:36
- B5Theme For Twiggy3:15
- B6Someday Soon3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Around Grapefruit are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Around Grapefruit are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was Around Grapefruit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Stateside SL 5008.
How do I tell if my copy of Around Grapefruit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SL 5008, SSL 5008, SOSL-10043, DS-50050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SL 5008 A-1G and SL 5008 B-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Around Grapefruit 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.