Vinyl pressings
by Harry Nilsson · 1971
Nilsson Schmilsson was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
20 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 14 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.
APRS 8010 5S I B3 I A: TMLSide A runout, variant 1
APRS-8011-33S I A1Side B runout, variant 1
APRS 8010 5S I - A2 TMLSide A runout, variant 2
APRS-8011-33S I - A1Side B runout, variant 2
APRS-8010-3S AIM R TMLSide A runout, variant 1
APRS-8011-30S - A2 11 RSide B runout, variant 2
APRS-8010-3S - A1I R TMLSide A runout, variant 2
APRS-8011-30S - A2G RSide B runout, variant 2
APRS -8010-2S HRunout A, variant 1
APRS 8011-40S T.M.L. HRunout B, variant 1
APRS-8010-1S H TMLRunout A, variant 2
APRS-8011-40S T.M.L. HRunout B, variant 2
APRS - 8010-3Side A
APRS - 8011-2Side B
APRS 8010 ·2YS2293-2.Side A runout, etched
C1A6Side A runout, stamped
APRS8011 ·2YS2294-2.Side B runout, etched
C1A4Side B runout, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | RCA Victor LSP-4515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Colombia | RCA LPS 53 - 1140First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | El Salvador | RCA Victor LSP-4515First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Europe | RCA Victor LSA 4515 / RCA Victor LSP 4515First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 443038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 443038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 4515First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 4515First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP 4515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SRA-5536First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-4515 / RCA LSP-4515LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5002 / RCA International NL 13464LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5002 / RCA International NL 13464LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5002 / RCA International NL 13464LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | RCA RPL-2119LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Korea | RCA Victor JRPL-3360 (ANLI-3464)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | RCA SRPR-040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Della Records DL-7740 / Han So Ri Records HSR-9036LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1992 | South Korea | RCA BRPL-1020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Simply Vinyl 74321757451LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP279LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | RCA 88985403611 / Legacy 88985403611LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | RCA 88985403611 / Legacy 88985403611LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | RCA 88985403611 / Legacy 88985403611LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | RCA 0889854405113 / Legacy 0889854405113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | Europe | RCA 889854405113 / Legacy 889854405113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-498 / RCA 1943975217112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2021 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-498 / RCA 1943975217112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | US | RCA Victor 19658818161 / Legacy 19658818161LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4515LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4515LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4515LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4515LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4515LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4515LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA ANL1-3464LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | RCA International NL 83464 / RCA International NL83464LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | RCA International NL 83464 / RCA International NL83464LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | RCA International NL 83464 / RCA International NL83464LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA LSP 4515 / RCA 26.21067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA LSP 4515 / RCA 26.21067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA LSP 4515 / RCA Victor LSP 4515LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA LSP 4515 / RCA 26.21067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Iran | Hit SHLP-633LP, Album | LP, Album |
109 vinyl pressings of Nilsson Schmilsson are listed here, from 30 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-4515, released November 11, 1971.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4515, LPS 53 - 1140, LSA 4515, 443038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APRS 8010 5S I B3 I A: TML and APRS-8011-33S I A1. 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.
