UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4919Decca LK.4919
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-8170-1ASide A, stamped
ARL-8171-1ASide B, stamped
ARL.8170Side A, label
ARL.8171Side B, label
Vinyl pressings
The Diary Of A Band Volume Two
by John Mayall · 1968
32 pressings13 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
The Diary Of A Band Volume Two was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Diary Of A Band Volume Two
11 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4919Decca SKL.4919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8170-1WA Side Stamped
ZAL-8171-1WB Side Stamped
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4919Decca SKL.4919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL8170-1WA Side Stamped, Variant 1
ZAL8171-1WB Side Stamped, Variant 1
ZAL-8170-1W K KT 1A Side Stamped, Variant 2
ZAL-8171-1W U KT 1B Side Stamped, Variant 2
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4919Decca SKL.4919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · J/T on labels
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8170-1W KT 1Runout side A
ZAL-8171-1W JT 1Runout side B
ZAL.8170Label side A
ZAL.8171Label side B
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA-4919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL8170-1WA Side Stamped
ZAL8171-1WB Side Stamped
ZAL8170A Side Label
ZAL8171B Side Label
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA-4919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL8170-1WA Side Stamped
ZAL8171-1WB Side Stamped
ZAL8170A Side Label
ZAL8171B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Decca SKLA-4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | Decca SKLA-4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Decca 192.004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 544-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Greece | Decca ZAL 45112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Decca SKLM 4919 / Decca SKLM.4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Scandinavia | Decca SKL 4919 / Decca SKL.4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca LK 4919 / Decca LK.4919First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SKL 4919 / Decca SKL.4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SKL 4919 / Decca SKL.4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SKL 4919 / Decca SKL.4919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Decca 192.004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 192.004LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACLA.7053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | London Records PS 589LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Decca GHS 528LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 589LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 589LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 589LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 589LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 589LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Venezuela | London Records PS-589LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | Richmond B-20274 / London Records 20274LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Greece | Decca 45112LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 115.254LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Decca 115.254LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.30122-07LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.30122-07LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca SKLI 4919LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Decca SKLI 4919LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4919LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL.4919LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Gimme Some Lovin'0:20
- A2The Train13:02
- A3Crying Shame10:52
- B1Local Boy Makes Good! (Speech Only-Impromptu)4:00
- B2Help Me7:10
- B3Blues In B♭4:40
- B4Soul Of A Short Fat Man6:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Diary Of A Band Volume Two are there?
32 vinyl pressings of The Diary Of A Band Volume Two are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was The Diary Of A Band Volume Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Decca LK 4919.
How do I tell if my copy of The Diary Of A Band Volume Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4919, SKL 4919, SKLA-4919, 192.004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-8170-1A and ARL-8171-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Diary Of A Band Volume Two 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.
