UK
February 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 967
- Format
- LP, Album
Judith DurhamGift Of Song
Vinyl pressings
Gift Of Song
by Judith Durham · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Gift Of Song 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 Gift Of Song
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
- A&M Records SP 4240
- Format
- LP
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4240
- Format
- LP
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4240
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SAML-933702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX33933
SMX33934
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4240
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-4379Side 1, label
SP-4380Side 2, label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | A&M Records SAML-933702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | A&M Records AML-68First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records SAML-933702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP 4240First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP 4240First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP 4240First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/5404 / World Record Club S-5404LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | A&M Records AMC 2129LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Wanderlove
- A2I Wish I Knew
- A3There's A Baby
- A4That's How My Love Is
- A5I Can Say
- B1Gift Of Song
- B2Wailing Of The Willow
- B3The Light Is Dark Enough
- B4Take Care Of My Brother
- B5God Bless The Child
- B6Here Am I
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gift Of Song are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gift Of Song are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was Gift Of Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLS 967, released February 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Gift Of Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLS 967, SP 4240, SAML-933702, AML-68) 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 Gift Of Song 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.