UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64376
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64376-ASide A, label
AMLH 64376-BSide B, label
| O AMLH 64376A-Z∆GA
|A 7 AMLH 64376B-Z∆GB
Hoyt AxtonLess Than The Song
Vinyl pressings
Less Than The Song
by Hoyt Axton · 1972
12 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Less Than The Song 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 Less Than The Song
2 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64376
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64376A-Z∆GRunout side A
AMLH 64376B-Z∆GRunout side B
AMLH 64376-ASide A, label
AMLH 64376-BSide B, label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64376First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64376First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records AML 34803 / A&M Records L-34,803LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4376 / A&M Records SP-4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4376LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4376 / A&M Records SP-4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4376LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4376 / A&M Records SP-4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 4376 / A&M Records SP-4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 4376LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Misery3:20
- A2Less Than The Song3:00
- A3Sweet Fantasy3:07
- A4Days Are Short3:47
- A5Mary Makes Magic3:24
- A6Peacemaker3:00
- B1Nothin' To Lose3:02
- B2Oklahoma Song2:17
- B3Mexico City Hangover3:16
- B4Hungry Man2:43
- B5Somebody Turned On The Light2:58
- B6Blue Prelude1:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Less Than The Song are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Less Than The Song are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Less Than The Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 64376.
How do I tell if my copy of Less Than The Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 64376) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH 64376-A and AMLH 64376-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Less Than The Song 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.
