US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1648
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-73303 9AAA PRRunout, side A
ST-A-733040 AAA PRRunout, side B
ST-A-733039RILabel side A
ST-A-733040RILabel side B
Herbie MannLondon Underground
Vinyl pressings
London Underground
by Herbie Mann · 1974
21 pressings10 countriesPop RockFusionRock
London Underground was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 London Underground
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1648
- Format
- LP, Album · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-733039-MOA Side Label
ST-A-733040-MOB Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1648
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR / Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-733039A ATGP PRSide A runout
ST-A-733040A ATGP PRSide B runout
ST-A-733039 PRSide A label
ST-A-733040 PRSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1648
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1648
- Format
- LP, Album · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-733039-B "SRC"A Side Label
ST-A-733040-B "SRC"B Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1648
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-733039-AA AT gP (MR) △18669(2) PRA Side Runout
ST-A-733040 AA AT gP (MR) △18669-X(1) PRB Side Runout
ST-A-733039-MOA Side Label
ST-A-733040-MOB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 032First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 032First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | Atlantic K 50032First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-8429AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mozambique | Atlantic ATC 9496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic K50032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic K 50032First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1648First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Atlantic K50032 / Atlantic ST-A-733039LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bitch8:19
- A2Something In The Air3:31
- A3Layla8:08
- A4Spin Ball1:56
- B1Mellow Yellow3:12
- B2A Whiter Shade Of Pale4:43
- B3Memphis Spoon Bread & Dover Sole3:48
- B4Paper Sun6:42
- B5You Never Give Me Your Money4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of London Underground are there?
21 vinyl pressings of London Underground are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was London Underground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1648.
How do I tell if my copy of London Underground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1648, K50032, K 50032, P-8429A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-73303 9AAA PR and ST-A-733040 AAA PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is London Underground 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.
