US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4249
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Barrel
by Lee Michaels · 1970
19 pressings12 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Barrel 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 Barrel
18 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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 4249A&M Records SP-4249
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP4397-2Side A runout, variant 1
A+M SP4398-2 G ASide B runout, variant 1
p A&M SP4397-2 A5Side A runout, variant 2
p A&M SP4398-1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4249A&M Records SP 4249
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 4397-8 ITSide A etched (Variant 1)
A&M SP 4398-8 TISide B etched (Variant 1)
A&M SP 4397-7 IT A 2Side A etched (Variant 2)
A&M SP 4398-7 2 TSide B etched (Variant 2)
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4249A&M Records SP 4249
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP4397-15 MR (in a circle) △14973①Side A, Etched, variant 1
A+M SP4398-15 MR (in a circle) △14973-X②Side B, Etched, variant 1
A+M SP4397-15 MR (in a circle) △14973 ②Side A, Etched (MR logo stamp), variant 2
A+M SP4398-15 MR (in a circle) △14973-XSide B, Etched (MR logo stamp), variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4259A&M Records SP-4249
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4397-1 A oSide A runout
A&M SP4398-1 o PSide B runout
(SP-4397)Side A label
(SP-4398)Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4249A&M Records SP 4249
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP4397-15 MR (in a circle) ^△14973①Runout Side A
A+M SP4398-15 MR (in a circle) ^△14973-X①Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | A&M Records SAML 933912First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Brazil | A&M Records 2063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4249First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | A&M Records SP-4249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | A&M Records 80 823 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47.009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | A&M Records AML-71First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records SAML-933912First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP-4249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP 4249 / A&M Records SP-4249First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP-4249 / A&M Records SP 4249First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SP-4249 / A&M Records SP 4249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mad Dog3:44
- A2What Now America3:25
- A3Uummmm My Lady3:00
- A4Thumbs4:05
- A5When Johnny Comes Marching Home2:04
- B1Murder In My Heart (For The Judge)3:36
- B2Day Of Change3:32
- B3Think I'll Cry2:42
- B4Games3:09
- B5Didn't Know What I Had3:12
- B6As Long As I Can1:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barrel are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Barrel are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Barrel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4249.
How do I tell if my copy of Barrel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4249, SP 4249, SP 4259, AMLS 991) 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 Barrel 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.
