US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Harry NilssonDown To The Valley
Vinyl pressings
Down To The Valley
by Harry Nilsson · 1970
12 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
Down To The Valley was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Down To The Valley
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · 4p
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-8185 GH MA side etched runout
ZPKS-8186 GH MB side etched runout
ZPKS-8185A side label
ZPKS-8186B side label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-8185 GH MA side etched runout
ZPKS-8186 GH MB side etched runout
ZPKS-8185A side label
ZPKS-8186B side label
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 49.680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 49.680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1987First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0362First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-17517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor 45-1427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADown To The Valley2:10
- BBuy My Album1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down To The Valley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Down To The Valley are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Down To The Valley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor 74-0362.
How do I tell if my copy of Down To The Valley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0362, RCA 1987, 49.680) 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 Down To The Valley 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.
