US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8910
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1 8910 F8Side A Etched
0Side A Stamped
SW2 8910 F1Side B Etched
0Side B Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Asylum Choir II
by Leon Russell · 1971
28 pressings12 countriesPsychedelic RockCountry RockRock
Asylum Choir II 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 Asylum Choir II
14 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8910
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-8910-F2 #2 ─◁Runout side A, etched, variant 1
SW-2-8910-F2 #4 ─◁Runout side B, etched, variant 1
SW-1-8910-F2 #4 ─◁Runout side A, etched, variant 2
SW-2-8910-F2 #4 ─◁Runout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8910
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-8910-F-5A Side Etched
1-8910-F-6B Side Etched
a ✲A Side Stamped
2 ✲B Side Stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8910
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1 8910 F1² 0Side A etched, except "0" stamped
SW2 8910 F1#2 0Side B etched, except "0" stamped
SW 1-8910Side A Label
SW 2-8910Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8910
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1 8910 F1 3 0Side A Etched - 2nd 0 stamped
SW2 8910 F1#1 0Side B Etched - 2nd 0 stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8910
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-8910-F-5 2 ✲Variant 1: A Side runout
2-8910-F-5 1 ✲Variant 1: B Side runout
2 1-8910-F-4•• 1 ✲Variant 2: A Side runout
2 2-8910-F-6•• 1 ✲Variant 2: B Side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Shelter Records SHE 708First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Australia | Shelter Records L 35613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Philips 15066 / Polydor 6369 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Shelter Records L 35613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records SW-8910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Norway | Philips 6369 107 / Philips 6369.107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Shelter Records SRL-52010 / ABC Records SRL-52010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records 684LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Shelter Records SW-8910LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Shelter Records SW-88910 / Shelter Records SW-8910LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Home Chicago3:20
- A2Down On The Base2:18
- A3Hello, Little Friend2:52
- A4Salty Candy2:26
- A5Tryin' To Stay 'Live2:50
- B1...Intro To Rita...2:07
- B2Straight Brother3:08
- B3Learn How To Boogie2:40
- B4Ballad For A Soldier4:24
- B5When You Wish Upon A Fag4:10
- B6Lady In Waiting3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Asylum Choir II are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Asylum Choir II are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was Asylum Choir II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Shelter Records SW-8910.
How do I tell if my copy of Asylum Choir II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-8910, AMLS 68089, SHE 708, L 35613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW1 8910 F8 and 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Asylum Choir II 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.
