Vinyl pressings
by Jimi Hendrix · 1971
Two Great Experiences - Together was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
9004-ARunout A, stamped - Variant 1
9004/BRunout B, stamped - Variant 1
900[scratched-out character]4-ARunout A, stamped - Variant 2
9004 bRunout B, stamped - Variant 2
LEG 028A N 7-9-71Runout, Side A
LEG 028B N 7-9-71Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Maple Records LPM 6004 / Maple Records 6004First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ 1053LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1971 | Italy | Cobra Record LG LP 309First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC-421LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | Carnaby DCS15040/41LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | TRIP TLP-9501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | TRIP TLP-9501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | TRIP TLP-9501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP-5859LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Tape LPM 6004 / Maple Records LPM 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Tape LPM 6004 / Maple Records LPM 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Joker SM 3536LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1973 | Italy | Napoleon NLP 11009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Italy | Joker SM 3536LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1973 | Italy | Joker SM 3536LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Carrere 64003LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Sugar Hill Records 6.25012 APLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Columbia CNL-52502LP | LP |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby DCS 15147/8LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Phoenix 10 PHX 324LP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Phoenix 10 PHX 324LP | LP |
| 1982 | France | Phoenix Records PHX 1026LP | LP |
| 1982 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1026LP | LP |
| 1983 | Spain | Phoenix 10 14 2390/3LP | LP |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9142LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1984 | USA & Canada | Chess CH 9142 / Sugar Hill Records CH 9142LP | LP |
| 1985 | Spain | Columbia CNL-52502LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP 5859LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Top Tape lpm 6004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1315LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Joker sm 3536LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | AIR ARBS 144 / Pye Records ARBS 144LP | LP |
| ? | US | Chess CH 91533LP | LP |
36 vinyl pressings of Two Great Experiences - Together are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Italy. One of them is Maple Records LPM 6004.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 6004, LG LP 309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9004-A and 9004/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
