UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 336
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRA 336-A1 7 D BILBOSide A runout
TRA 336-B1 7 A MASTER ROOMSide B runout
John RenbournThe Hermit
Vinyl pressings
The Hermit
by John Renbourn · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesRenaissanceFolkClassicalFolk
The Hermit was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Hermit
8 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 336
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRA 336-A1 7 D BILBOSide A runout
TRA 336-B1 7 A MASTER ROOMSide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 336
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRA 336 ASide A runout, etched
TRA 336 BSide B runout, etched
Tra 336 A KMSide A label
Tra 336 B KMSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 336
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRA 336 AEtched Side A
TRA 336 BEtched Side B
Tra 336 A KMLabel
Tra 336 B KMLabel
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Kicking Mule Records KM/TRA 336
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 336
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Transatlantic Records TRA 336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Transatlantic Records TRA 89535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Transatlantic Records TRAL 5336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 336First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Transatlantic Records TRA 336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Transatlantic Records TRA 336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Kicking Mule Records KM/TRA 336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Transatlantic Records 64.008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records 5N 038N-60697LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Transatlantic Records YS-7051-LALP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 336LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Hermit
- A2John's Tune
- A3Little Alice
- A4Old Mac Bladgitt
- A5Faro's Rag
- A6Caroline's Tune
- Three Pieces By O' Carolan
- B2The Princess And The Puddings
- B3Pavanna (Anna Bannana)
- A Toye / Lord Willoughby's Welcome Home
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hermit are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Hermit are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was The Hermit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 336.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hermit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 336, KM/TRA 336, TRA 89535, TRAL 5336) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRA 336-A1 7 D BILBO and TRA 336-B1 7 A MASTER ROOM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hermit 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.
