Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6073 153
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6073153 1W 320Runout A, stamped
10AA6073153 2W 320Runout B, stamped
LighthouseTake It Slow (Out In The Country)
Vinyl pressings
Take It Slow (Out In The Country)
by Lighthouse · 1971
15 pressings8 countriesCountry RockProg RockRock
Take It Slow (Out In The Country) 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 Take It Slow (Out In The Country)
11 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6073 153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6073153 1W 320Runout A, stamped
10AA6073153 2W 320Runout B, stamped
AA 6073 135.1 WLabel side A
AA 6073 135.2 WLabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Evolution 1052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Evolution 1052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Evolution 1052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Evolution 1052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45201 SON S-2158Mono runout
45201-"S" SON S-2159Stereo runout
45201A-side label
45201B-side label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Interfusion ITFK-4530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | GRT 1230-19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | GRT 1230-19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6073 153First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6073 153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Philips SFL-1408First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Interfusion ITFK 4530First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | US | Evolution 1052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Evolution 1052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Evolution 1052First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Evolution 1052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Philips SFL-14087", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Norway | Philips 6073 1537", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Vertigo 6073 1537", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | GRT 1230-197", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ATake It Slow (Out In The Country)3:07
- BSweet Lullabye3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take It Slow (Out In The Country) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Take It Slow (Out In The Country) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Take It Slow (Out In The Country) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Vertigo 6073 153.
How do I tell if my copy of Take It Slow (Out In The Country) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6073 153, 1052, ITFK-4530, 1230-19) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6073153 1W 320 and 10AA6073153 2W 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take It Slow (Out In The Country) 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.
