US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1505-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2611-SLabel Side A
2612-SLabel Side B
Herb OhtaSong For Anna (Chanson D' Anna)
Vinyl pressings
Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna)
by Herb Ohta · 1973
15 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna)
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1505-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2611-SLabel Side A
2612-SLabel Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1505-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2611-SLabel Side A
2612-SLabel Side B
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records S7AM-5112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-8354A label matrix
AM-8355B label matrix
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records S7AM-5112
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-8354A label matrix
AM-8355B label matrix
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX-346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM-8354Label Side A
AM-8355Label Side B
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-5112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-5112First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AMX-346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AMX-346First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 13 521 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1505-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1505-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1505-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | A&M Records K-5625 / A&M Records 1505-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records AM-0107", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records SP-1357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 56257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 11127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | A&M Records 13.458-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records AM-703967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASong For Anna (Chanson D' Anna)2:50
- BKeeping You Company2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Brazil, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is A&M Records 1505-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1505-S, S7AM-5112, AMX-346, 13 521 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2611-S and 2612-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Song For Anna (Chanson D' Anna) 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.