Vinyl pressings
by James Gang · 1975
Newborn was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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.
ST-C-753341-A AT PR STERLINGA-side, etched, Sterling stamped
ST-C-753342-A AT STERLING PR LOVE FROM THE GANGB-side, etched, Sterling stamped
(ST-C-753341 PR)A-side, center label
(ST-C-753342 PR)B-side, center label
ST-C-753341RIA Side Label
ST-C-753342RIB Side Label
ST-C-753341-A AT PRC STERLINGA Side Etch, except Sterling Stamp
ST-C-753342-AA AT PRC STERLING "LOVE FROM THE GANG"B Side Etch, except Sterling Stamp
ST-C-753341 - AA MR Δ19806 AT(3) PR STERLINGSide A runout (variant 1)
ST-C-753342 - AA MR Δ19806-X AT(3) PR STERLING LOVE FROM THE GANGSide B runout (variant 1)
ST-C-753341 - AA MR Δ19806 AT(2) PR STERLINGSide A runout (variant 2)
ST-C-753342 - AA MR Δ19806-X AT(3) STERLING PR LOVE FROM THE GANGSide B runout (variant 2)
ST-C-753341 - AAA AT PRCSide 1 etched runout
ST-C-753342 - AAA AT PRC LOVE FROM THE GANGSide 2 etched runout
STERLINGSide 1 & 2 stamped runouts
ST-C-753341RISide 1 label
ST-C-753341-A AT PR STERLINGA-side, etched, Sterling stamped
ST-C-753342-A AT STERLING PR LOVE FROM THE GANGB-side, etched, Sterling stamped
(ST-C-753341 PR)A-side, center label
(ST-C-753342 PR)B-side, center label
K.50148.A1 ARUNSide A runout, variant 1
K.50148.B1 ALLENSide B runout, variant 1
K.50148.A1 ARUN A 4Side A runout, variant 2
K.50148.B1 ALLEN A 1Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Atlantic SD 36-112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | ATCO Records 3-02-404-068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-112 / ATCO Records SD 36-112AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Chile | Atlantic K50148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 148 / Atlantic SD 36-112LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD 36-112AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K50148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-112LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
15 vinyl pressings of Newborn are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is ATCO Records SD 36-112.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 36-112, K50148, 3-02-404-068, ATL 50 148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-C-753341-A AT PR STERLING and ST-C-753342-A AT STERLING PR LOVE FROM THE GANG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
