Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRT 9230 1037
- Format
- LP, Album
Ian ThomasIan Thomas
Vinyl pressings
Ian Thomas
by Ian Thomas · 1973
15 pressings7 countriesCountryRockFolkWorld
Ian Thomas 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 Ian Thomas
12 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRT 9230-1037
- Format
- LP, Album · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
9230-1 037-A TML oSide A runout etched, "TML" and "o" stamped
9230-1 037-B TML oSide B runout etched, "TML" and "o" stamped
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPS 440
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DJLPS 440 A-1^GRunout Area Side A [Stamped]
DJLPS 440 B-1^GRunout Area Side B [Stamped]
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3058
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3058
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3058 A TML MSSide A etched, except "TML"
JLS-3058-B MSSide B etched
JLS 3058 ASide A label
JLS 3058 BSide B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3058
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, label variation
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3058A-Z5- TML 2Side 1
JLS 3058B-Z5- TML *Side 2
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Tape TT-056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | GRT 9230 1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | GRT 9230-1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | GRT MLP 15.902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | GRT SWX-6170First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | DJM Records DJLPS 440LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | UK | DJM Records DJLPS 440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3058First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3058First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Interfusion L 35058LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Interfusion L 35058LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Painted Ladies3:30
- A2Another3:12
- A3One Of Those Days3:08
- A4Will You Still Love Me3:59
- A5Coming For My Life3:55
- B1Come The Son3:45
- B2When You Have Love3:49
- B3Evil In Your Eyes3:36
- B4Insecurity3:59
- B5White Clouds4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ian Thomas are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ian Thomas are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Ian Thomas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is GRT 9230 1037.
How do I tell if my copy of Ian Thomas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9230 1037, 9230-1037, DJLPS 440, JLS 3058) 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 Ian Thomas 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.