US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2078
- Format
- LP, Album
Ian LloydTraveling Underground
Vinyl pressings
Traveling Underground
by Ian Lloyd · 1973
12 pressings8 countriesGlamProg RockRock
Traveling Underground 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 Traveling Underground
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS• 2078 A-2 Bell Sound Bre SONRunout side A, variant 1
KSBS• 2078 B-2 Bell Sound Bre SONRunout side B, variant 1
KSBS• 2078 • A-2 Bell Sound Joe SONRunout side A, variant 2
KSBS• 2078 • B-2 Bell Sound Joe SONRunout side B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2078
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2078-A-4 Bell Sound Bre MR △18510(1)Runout Side A
KSBS-2078-B-4 Bell Sound Bre MR △18510-X(1)Runout Side B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2319 039
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tapecar KSBS 2078
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2078
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2078-S1Runout Side A
KSBS 2078-S2Runout Side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Kama Sutra 2319 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Tapecar KSBS 2078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 039First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Kama Sutra 653 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Kama Sutra YP-7029-KSLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Kama Sutra YP-7029-KSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Argentina | Samantha DF 15003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bridges5:08
- A2Soft Rain4:30
- A3Hard When You're So Far Away4:25
- A4If It Feels Good, Do It2:47
- A5Mammy Blue3:40
- B1Stories Untold4:01
- B2I Can't Understand It3:55
- B3Earthbound / Freefall8:13
- B4Traveling Underground4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Traveling Underground are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Traveling Underground are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Traveling Underground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2078.
How do I tell if my copy of Traveling Underground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2078, 2319 039, 653 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Traveling 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.
