UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 138
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10420 PSide A
ZAL 10421 PSIDE B
John MayallThe World Of John Mayall Vol.2
Vinyl pressings
The World Of John Mayall Vol.2
by John Mayall · 1970
21 pressings10 countriesBlues RockElectric BluesRockBlues
The World Of John Mayall Vol.2 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 The World Of John Mayall Vol.2
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca ND 645
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10420-P I Manufactured in Germany A-B-IIRunout side A
ZAL-10421-P Manufactured in Germany A-B-IIRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Decca ND 645First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SPA 138First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Argentina | London Records 8208LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Greece | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Decca SPAI 138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Mexico | London Records S-1599LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca 6454 002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca 6454 002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca 6454 002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Decca 210.042 / Decca 210.042 BLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Armando Curcio Editore SU-1033LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SPA 138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21628 AF / Decca ND 645LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca ND 645LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Decca SPAI 138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Checkin' Up On My Baby3:46
- A2Broken Wings4:05
- A3My Time After Awhile5:05
- A4Ready To Ride3:32
- A5Double Crossin' Time3:02
- A6Leaping Christine2:22
- B1Killing Time4:45
- B2Brand New Start3:17
- B324013:42
- B4Someday After A While (You'll Be Sorry)3:00
- B5She's Too Young2:20
- B6I Can't Quit You Baby4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of John Mayall Vol.2 are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The World Of John Mayall Vol.2 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was The World Of John Mayall Vol.2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Germany. One of them is Decca SPA 138.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of John Mayall Vol.2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 138, ND 645) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 10420 P and ZAL 10421 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of John Mayall Vol.2 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.
