Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-221723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Janis JoplinTry (Just A Little Bit Harder) / One Good Man
Vinyl pressings
Try (Just A Little Bit Harder) / One Good Man
by Janis Joplin · 1969
13 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Try was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Try
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 461276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
461276-AA-Side Label
461276-BB-Side Label
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221723First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461276First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4-450807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 48417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 48417", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 48417", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Italy | CBS 48417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | CBS 48417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 48417", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-450807", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-450807", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-450807", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-450807", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ATry (Just A Little Bit Harder)3:54
- BOne Good Man4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Try are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Try are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Try first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is CBS BA-221723.
How do I tell if my copy of Try is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA-221723, BA 461276) 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 Try 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.
