UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 221
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STRA-221-A1Stamped runout side A
STRA-221-B1Stamped runout side B
Jody GrindFar Canal
Vinyl pressings
Far Canal
by Jody Grind · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Far Canal 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 Far Canal
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 221
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15 388
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-MLP-15.388-A PF A1 28 0654 602 S1Side A, runout
ST-MLP-15.388-A PF A1 28 0654 602 S2Side B, runout
ST-MLP-15.388-ASide A, label
ST-MLP-15.388-BSide B, label
Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 221
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 221
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Transatlantic Records TRA 221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 388First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records TRA 221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Transatlantic Records TRA 221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Akarma AK 065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Italy | Akarma AK 065 / Akarma 065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1906 / Sanctuary MOVLP1906LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | BMG BMG005LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Reissued Sounds BMG005 / Sanctuary BMG005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We've Had It
- A2Bath Sister
- A3Jump Bed Jed
- A4O Paradiso
- B1Plastic Shit
- B2Vegetable Oblivion
- B3Red Worms & Lice
- B4Ballad For Bridget
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Far Canal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Far Canal are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was Far Canal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 221.
How do I tell if my copy of Far Canal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 221, MLP 15 388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STRA-221-A1 and STRA-221-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Far Canal 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.