US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2570Warner Bros. Records 2570
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 1 BS-2570A 40027-1A B 6Side A
1 BS-2570B 40028-1B A 6Side B
S40027Label Side A
S40028Label Side B
Les CraneDesiderata
Vinyl pressings
Desiderata
by Les Crane · 1971
18 pressings6 countriesAbstractSpoken WordPsychedelicElectronic
Desiderata 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 Desiderata
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2570
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BS 2570 40027-1-1 T1Side A runout
BS 2570 40028-1-1 T1Side B runout
S40027Side A label
S40028Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2570
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2 (inverted) BS-2570 A 40027-1B ASide A, etched
BS-2570 B 40028-1B ASide B, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2570
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 2570Warner Bros. Records BS-2570
- Format
- LP, Album · First pressing
- Runout / matrix
MX165861 BS2570-1Side 1 runout; stamped
MX165862 BSXXX2570-2Side 2 runout; stamped
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2570
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W BS-2570-S1 ②Runout Side A
W BS-2570-S2 (Q) QRunout Side B
540028Label Side A
540027Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 2570 / Warner Bros. Records BS-2570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Rhodesia | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBH 7714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570 / Warner Bros. Records 2570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570 / Warner Bros. Records BS-2570LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1aPrologue0:18
- A1bDesiderata3:58
- A2Vision3:00
- A3Friends4:30
- A4Beauty (Shining From The Inside Out)2:45
- A5Happiness (I Got No Cares)2:12
- B1Esperanza (Hope)2:27
- B2Nature (Wilderness)2:43
- B3Courage (Eyes That See)4:15
- B4Independence (A Different Drummer)2:25
- B5aLove (Children Learn What They Live)3:38
- B5bEpilogue0:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desiderata are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Desiderata are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Desiderata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Canada, Rhodesia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2570.
How do I tell if my copy of Desiderata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2570, 2570, WBC 1158, WBH 7714) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 1 BS-2570A 40027-1A B 6 and 1 BS-2570B 40028-1B A 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Desiderata 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.