Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 683
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Present Company
by Janis Ian · 1970
20 pressings6 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
Present Company was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Present Company
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Netherlands | Capitol Records SKAO 683First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records VMP-10320LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records SM-683LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records SKAO-683LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 683 / Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 80809LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SM-683LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-683LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-683LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SM-683LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 038-80809LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records VMP 1014 / Capitol Records 0C 054 ○ 80809LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1976 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80471LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80471LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-40102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records VMP-10320LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 038-80809LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-683LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-683LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-683LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SKAO-683 / Capitol Records ST-683LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Seaside1:02
- A2Present Company3:02
- A3See My Grammy Ride2:58
- A4Here In Spain2:21
- A5On The Train1:31
- A6He's A Rainbow3:10
- A7Weary Lady3:41
- B1Nature's At Peace2:29
- B2See The River0:36
- B3Let It Run Free2:29
- B4Alabama4:25
- B5Liberty1:06
- B6My Land3:37
- B7Hello Jerry1:32
- B8Can You Reach Me3:06
- B9The Sunlight1:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Present Company are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Present Company are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Present Company first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records SKAO 683.
How do I tell if my copy of Present Company is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKAO 683) 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 Present Company 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.
