US
January 19, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6379
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
John B. Sebastian
by John Sebastian · 1970
49 pressings15 countriesFolk RockPop RockRockPop
John B. Sebastian 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 John B. Sebastian
33 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4654MGM Records SE 4654
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6379Reprise Records 6379
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI RS 6379 31002 A CTH1 RL STERLINGSide A - variant 1
TI RS 6379 31002 B CTH3 AI STERLINGSide B - variant 1
RS 6379 31001 A CP-1 RL STERLINGSide A - variant 2
RS 6379 31002 B CP-2 RL STERLINGSide B - variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6379Reprise Records 6379
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing, W7 Labels, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS 6379 31001 A CP-1 RLSide A Etched (Variant 1)
STERLING A 3 PSide A Stamped (Variant 1)
RS 6379 31002 B CP-2 RLSide B Etched (Variant 1)
STERLING 7 PSide B Stamped (Variant 1)
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6379Reprise Records 6379
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 RS 6379 31001 A CTH-2 RL A-8Side A runout, etched
T1 RS 6379 31002 B CTH 3 RL b4Side B runout, etched
STERLINGBoth sides, stamped
31,001Side A label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4654
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SE4654 MGS 2094 Rev
SE4654 MGS 2094 Rev
MGS 2094Label Side A
MGS 2095Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Reprise Records 12905First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Australia | Reprise Records RS 6379First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | MGM Records SE-4654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Colombia | Reprise Records RS6379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Reprise Records RS 6379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | MGM Records 2353 001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Reprise Records RS 6379First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Reprise Records RS 6379LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | MGM Records SMGL 50.019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Reprise Records 6379 / Reprise Records SRI 6379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8247First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Edsel Records ED 304LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Exhibit Records eXLP-44066 / Reprise Records eXLP-44066LP, Album, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Remastered, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Reprise Records 12.905 / Music Hall 12.905LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records RS 6379LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL-1935LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 44086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Red-Eye Express2:53
- A2She's A Lady1:43
- A3What She Thinks About3:00
- A4Magical Connection2:46
- A5You're A Big Boy Now2:46
- A6Rainbows All Over Your Blues2:26
- B1How Have You Been4:07
- B2Baby, Don't Ya Get Crazy2:56
- B3The Room Nobody Lives In3:10
- B4Fa-Fana-Fa2:43
- B5I Had A Dream2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of John B. Sebastian are there?
49 vinyl pressings of John B. Sebastian are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 2017.
When was John B. Sebastian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Reprise Records RS 6379, released January 19, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of John B. Sebastian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 6379, SE-4654, SE 4654, RSLP 6379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is John B. Sebastian 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.
