UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 62019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K 62019. A1. V 7Side A etched,stamped
K 62019. B1. V 7Side B etched,stamped
K 62019. C1. V 1Side C etched,stamped
K 62019. D1. V 0Side D etched,stamped
Judy CollinsSo Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years
Vinyl pressings
So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years
by Judy Collins · 1977
15 pressings10 countriesFolk RockSoft RockBalladFolk
So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 8E-6002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
8E-6002 PRC-W 386-A-4-11-1 MASTERDISKSide A runout
PRC-W 8E-6002 386-B-4-1Side B runout
PRC-W 8E-6002 386-A C-4-1 MASTERDISK RLSide C runout
PRC-W-8E-6002 386-D-4-1Side D runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 8E-6002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8E-6002A SP 1-2 MASTERDISK RLSide A runout
8E-6002B SP 1-3Side B runout
8E-6002C SP 1-2 MASTERDISK RL [SRC logo]Side C runout
8E-6002D SP 1-1 MASTERDISK RL [SRC logo]Side D runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 8E-6002
- Format
- LP, Compilation · CSM
- Runout / matrix
8E-6002-A1-CSM S 386[scratched out] -A-1 CSM A1Side A runout, etched
1S 386-B--5-CSM[scratched out] 8E-6002-B-5CSM A3Side B runout, etched
1 S 386[scratched out] -C-2 CSM 8E-6002-C2-CSM RL B1Side C runout, etched
1 S 386[scratched out] -D-1 CSM 8E-6002-D1-CSM RL A5Side D runout, etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 8E-6002
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 8E-6002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Elektra 8E 6002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Elektra 8E-6002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Elektra ELK 62019 / Elektra (8E-6002)First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Elektra ELK 62019 / Elektra (8E-6002)First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 62019 / Elektra (8E-6002)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Elektra 8E 6002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Spain | Elektra 500-199 / Hispavox 500-199First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Elektra K 62019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 8E-6002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 8E-6002First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 8E-6002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 8E-6002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | Suzy ELK 62019 / Elektra 62019First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 8E-6002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra 8E-6002LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Pretty Polly5:49
- A2So Early, Early In The Spring3:10
- A3Pretty Saro3:05
- A4Golden Apples Of The Sun3:55
- A5Bonnie Ship The Diamond2:17
- A6Farewell To Tarwathie5:08
- B1The Hostage2:49
- B2La Colombe5:05
- B3Coal Tattoo3:04
- B4Carry It On2:49
- B5Bread & Roses3:06
- B6Marat / Sade5:38
- C1Special Delivery3:50
- C2The Lovin' Of The Game3:05
- C3Both Sides Now3:14
- C4Marieke3:14
- C5Send In The Clowns4:01
- C6Bird On The Wire4:39
- D1Since You've Asked2:34
- D2Born To The Breed4:50
- D3My Father Always Promised5:02
- D4Holly Ann4:47
- D5Houses4:37
- D6Secret Gardens5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years are there?
15 vinyl pressings of So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra K 62019.
How do I tell if my copy of So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 62019, 8E-6002, 8E 6002, ELK 62019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 62019. A1. V 7 and K 62019. B1. V 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Early In The Spring, The First 15 Years 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.
