UK
October 1972- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3042
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
JonesyNo Alternative
Vinyl pressings
No Alternative
by Jonesy · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesProg RockRock
No Alternative was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 No Alternative
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
October 1972- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3042
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · Amended Label Copy
- Runout / matrix
DNLS 3042 A-4 ◇G - ARunout Side A
DNLS 3042 B-2 △G - BRunout Side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 20 21558-2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
20 21558 . 2 . AEtched runout A side
20 21558 . 2 . BEtched runout B side
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | BASF 20 21558-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Dawn DNLS 3042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Dawn DNLS 3042First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1973 | France | Pye Records LDM. 30179LP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | BASF 32 53 469 (1558-2) / BASF 32-53.469 (1558-2)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Dawn UXP-632-YDLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Dawn UXP-632-YDLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Long Hair LHC 245LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | UK | Trading Places TDP54026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Dawn DNLS 3042LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1No Alternative
- A2Heaven
- A3Mind Of The Century
- B11958
- B2Pollution
- B3Ricochet
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Alternative are there?
10 vinyl pressings of No Alternative are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 2020.
When was No Alternative first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Germany. One of them is Dawn DNLS 3042, released October 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of No Alternative is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DNLS 3042, 20 21558-2) 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 No Alternative 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.