Vinyl pressings
by Lindisfarne · 1970
Nicely Out Of Tune 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.
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
CAS 1025 A-1U HO 1Variant 1 side A runout
CAS 1025 B-1U AR 2Variant 1 side B runout
CAS 1025 A-1U L T 2Variant 2 side A runout
CAS 1025 B-1U T R 1Variant 2 side B runout
CAS 1025 A-1U 1 ALVariant 1 Side A runout, stamped
CAS 1025 B-1U 1 AGVariant 1 Side B runout, stamped
CAS 1025 A-1U 1 RP 2Variant 2 Side A runout, stamped
CAS 1025 B-1U 2 RH 1Variant 2 Side B runout, stamped
6459009 1 + 380 Λ2Runout side A stamped
6459009 2 + 380 Λ5Runout side B stamped
10 AA6369909 1Y 320 D 1Runout side A, variant 1
10 AA6369909 2Y//2 320 D 1Runout side B, variant 1
10 AA6369909 1Y 320 1 1 ARunout side A, variant 2
10 AA6369909 2Y//2 320 1 1BRunout side B, variant 2
10 AA6369909 1Y 320 1 ARunout side A
10 AA6369909 2Y//2 320 B 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Philips 6459 009 / Charisma (CAS 1025)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6369 909First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6369 909First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Philips 6369 909First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Charisma CAS 1025 / Charisma CAS.1025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | UK | Charisma CAS 1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Charisma CAS 1025 / Charisma CAS.1025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | UK | Charisma CAS 1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Australia | Philips 6369 909LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74099LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74099LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-74099LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-74099LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-74099LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Philips SFX-7436LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Charisma 6369 909LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips 6369 909LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CHC 31 / Virgin CHC 31LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1025 / Charisma CAS.1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
25 vinyl pressings of Nicely Out Of Tune are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, France, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Charisma CAS 1025, released November 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS 1025, 6459 009, 6369 909) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAS 1025 A-1U HO 1 and CAS 1025 B-1U AR 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
