UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 077Polydor 2383-077
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383077 A//1▽420 11 5 04Side A, stamped
2383077 B//1▽420 11 2 04Side B, stamped
Julie Driscoll1969
Vinyl pressings
1969
by Julie Driscoll · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesAcousticJazz-RockFolkJazz
1969 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 1969
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 074
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 077Deutsche Grammophon 2383 077
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B 1 P 1971 M71Z 00 2383 077 S1Side A runout stamped, variant 1
B 1 P 1971 M71Z 00 2383 077 S2Side B runout stamped, variant 1
B 1 ℗ 1971 M71 ◇Z 00 2383 077 S1Side A runout stamped, variant 2
B 1 ℗ 1971 M71 ◇Z 00 2383 077 S2Side B runout stamped, variant 2
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 077
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 077
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2480 074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2383 077First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2383 077 / Deutsche Grammophon 2383 077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2383 077 / Polydor 2383-077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2383 077LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 077LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0197LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM-0197LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2383 077LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A New Awakening
- A2Those That We Love
- A3Leaving It All Behind
- A4Break Out
- B1The Choice
- B2Lullaby
- B3Walk Down
- B4I Nearly Forgot – But I Went Back
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1969 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 1969 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1983.
When was 1969 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2383 077.
How do I tell if my copy of 1969 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 077, 2480 074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383077 A//1▽420 11 5 04 and 2383077 B//1▽420 11 2 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1969 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.
