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James William GuercioElectra Glide In Blue (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Electra Glide In Blue (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

by James William Guercio · 1973

13 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkSoundtrackBig BandPsychedelic Rock

Electra Glide In Blue 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 Electra Glide In Blue

9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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
United Artists Records UA-LA062-H
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute Press
Runout / matrix

UA LA 062-H-RE-1-1 TML T1A Side Etch exc ᴛᴍʟ stamp, var. 1

UA LA 062-H-2-1 TML T1B Side Etch exc ᴛᴍʟ stamp, var. 1

UA LA 062-H-RE1-A TML T1A Side Etch exc ᴛᴍʟ stamp, var. 2

UA LA 062-H-2-1 /\ 14 TML T1B Side Etch exc ᴛᴍʟ stamp, var. 2

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US

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA062-H
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
Runout / matrix

UA LA 062 H-1 -RE-1 X TML 22Side A runout

UA-LA 062-H-2-Re 1 TML 22Side B runout

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UK

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAG 29486United Artists Records UA-LA-062
Format
LP · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

UAG 29486 A 1

UAG 29486 B-1

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Australasia

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records L 34982
Format
LP · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

SMX 43049Side 1 runout etched

SMX 43050Side 2 runout etched

SMX 43049Label side 1

SMX 43050Label side 2

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Brazil

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UALP 11731
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

UALP LAO62H - A

UALP LAO62H - B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973AustralasiaUnited Artists Records L 34982First yearLPLP
1973BrazilUnited Artists Records UALP 11731First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973GermanyUnited Artists Records UAS 29486 1 (UA-LA 062 B)First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973ItalyUnited Artists Records UAS 29486First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973SpainUnited Artists Records HUS 061-99First yearLPLP
1973UKUnited Artists Records UAG 29486 / United Artists Records UA-LA-062First yearLPLP
1973USUnited Artists Records UA-LA062-HFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USUnited Artists Records UA-LA062-HFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USUnited Artists Records UA-LA062-HFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974ArgentinaUnited Artists Records 6474LPLP
1974JapanUnited Artists Records UA-LA062-HLP, AlbumLP, Album
2000s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2001UKSimply Vinyl SVLP 355LPLP
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?USUnited Artists Records UA-LA062-HLP, Repress, StereoLP, Repress, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Morning1:05
  2. A2Prelude4:49
  3. A3Meadow Mountain Top2:45
  4. A4Overture2:09
  5. A5Most Of All2:08
  6. A6Jolene's Dance3:11
  7. B1Free From The Devil1:47
  8. B2The Chase3:21
  9. B3Song Of Sad Bottles4:05
  10. B4Monument Valley1:27
  11. B5Tell Me7:43

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Electra Glide In Blue are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Electra Glide In Blue are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2001.

When was Electra Glide In Blue first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA062-H.

How do I tell if my copy of Electra Glide In Blue is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA062-H, UAG 29486, L 34982, UALP 11731) 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 Electra Glide In Blue 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.

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