France
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 49.626RCA Victor 74.0245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPKS 0521label Side 1
XPKS0244Label Side 2
Jefferson AirplaneVolunteers
Vinyl pressings
Volunteers
by Jefferson Airplane · 1969
17 pressings11 countriesClassic RockPsychedelic RockRock
Volunteers 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 Volunteers
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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPKS 0251 A1A Side
XPKS 0244 A1B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 | RCA Victor 74-0245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49.626 / RCA Victor 74.0245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-16297", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victor 74-02457", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-02457", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Greece | RCA Victor SG 137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-19227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-02457", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-104697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-02457", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-02457", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-02457", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-02457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 19337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 19337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 19337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 74-02457", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AVolunteers2:03
- BWe Can Be Together3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Volunteers are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Volunteers are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Volunteers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Australia. One of them is RCA Victor 49.626, released November 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Volunteers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.626, 74-0245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPKS 0521 and XPKS0244. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Volunteers 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.
