US
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AF 167
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AF-46-167A-1 SON S-697 BOA side runout variant (etched)
AF-167-AA side label
AF-167-BB side label
AF-46-167A SON S-695scribed in deadwax A side
Jimi HendrixNo Such Animal
Vinyl pressings
No Such Animal
by Jimi Hendrix · 1970
22 pressings15 countriesBlues RockRhythm & BluesRockBlues
No Such Animal 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 No Such Animal
15 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AF 167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AF-46-167A-1 SON S-697 BOA side runout variant (etched)
AF-167-AA side label
AF-167-BB side label
AF-46-167A SON S-695scribed in deadwax A side
UK
December 4, 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2033RCA Victor AF-167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK 0473Label side A
ZGBK 0474Label side B
UK
December 4, 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AF 11.002Audio Fidelity 11 002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MU. 1002 A. LN MPRunout etched A side
MU. 1002 B. LN MPRunout etched B side
AF 11002 ALabel A side
AF 11002 BLabel B side
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Carinia Records AF-167
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Carinia Records AF-167First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Australia | Carinia Records AF 167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Belgium | Audio Fidelity AF 167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFCS-502First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Audio Fidelity AF 167First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Audio Fidelity AF/167First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1970 | Italy | Audio Fidelity AF 167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Audio Fidelity AF 45.003HFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Exit Records 2.595-BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | France | Audio Fidelity AF 11.002 / Audio Fidelity 11 002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Audio Fidelity AF 167First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Audio Fidelity AF 167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2033 / RCA Victor AF-167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Audio Fidelity AF-70027" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ANo Such Animal (Part I)2:27
- BNo Such Animal (Part II)2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Such Animal are there?
22 vinyl pressings of No Such Animal are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was No Such Animal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is Audio Fidelity AF 167, released October 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of No Such Animal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AF 167, RCA 2033, AF 11.002, AF-167) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AF-46-167A-1 SON S-697 BO and AF-167-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Such Animal 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.
