US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3037-ASide A runout
JLS 3037-BSide B runout
JLS 2 3037 ASide A label
JLS 2 3037 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Snake
by Harvey Mandel · 1972
18 pressings9 countriesBlues RockFunkJazz-RockRock
The Snake was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Snake
14 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS-3037Janus Records JLS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3037-ASide A runout
JLS 3037-BSide B runout
JLS 2 3037 ASide A label
JLS 2 3037 BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS-3037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3037- ALabel Side One
JLS 3037-BLabel Side Two
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P JLS 3037-A ASide A runout
P JLS 3037-B ASide B runout
JLS 2 3037 ASide A label
JLS 2 3037 BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S JLS 3037-A 1A A6Runout Side A etched (var 1)
S Ƨ JLS 3037-B 1A A1Runout Side B etched (var 1)
S I JLS 3037-A 1A A7Runout Side A etched (var 2)
I JLS 3037-B 1A A5Runout Side B etched (var 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Janus Records JLS-3037 / Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Janus Records JQ 20069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Janus Records 6310 210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3037 / Janus Records JLS-3037First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS-3037 / Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS-3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Tiger Bay TB6539LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | Europe | Janus Records JLS23037 / Culture Factory CFU01280LP, Album, Record Store Day, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Akarma AK 076LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Janus Records JLS 3037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Divining Rod3:04
- A2Pegasus3:30
- A3Lynda Love2:45
- A4Peruvian Flake3:31
- A5The Snake3:15
- B1Uno Ino2:34
- B2Ode To The Owl2:42
- B3Levitation5:14
- B4Bite The Electric Eel4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Snake are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Snake are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was The Snake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Janus Records JLS 3037.
How do I tell if my copy of The Snake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JLS 3037, JLS-3037, 6310 210, 9098-3037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JLS 3037-A and JLS 3037-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Snake 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.
