US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 89501
- Format
- LP, Album · RI - PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST BT – 743103BBB – .I -IIScribed, Side A
ST–BT – 743104–BBB – IScribed, Side B
TMLStamped, Sides A & B
Vinyl pressings
Just A Singer
by Lobo · 1974
23 pressings17 countriesSoft RockFolk RockCountry RockRock
Just A Singer was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Just A Singer
21 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 15 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 89501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT – 743103-A PR TMLSide A runout
ST–BT – 743104–B PR TMLSide B runout
ST-BT-743103 PRLabel side A
ST-BT-743104 PRLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 89501
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST BT – 743103 - △18960 (1)Scribed, Side A
ST BT – 743104 - △18960-X (1)Scribed, Side B
ST BT – 743103 - A △18960 (2)Scribed, Side A
ST BT – 743104 - A A △18960-X (2)Scribed, Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 89501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST - BT – 743103 - AAA - 1 [TML] PR DSide A etched -TML stamped
ST - BT – 743104 - BBB - 1 PR [TML] DSide B etched -TML stamped
ST - BT - 743103BBB - 1 [TML] PR DSide A etched - TML stamped
ST - BT - 743104AAA - 1 - LL [TML] PR DSide B etched - TML stamped
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6369 805
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX173138 6369805 - 1Scribed, Side A
MX173139 6369805 - 2Scribed, Side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6369 805
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Barbados | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Big Tree Records BT 89501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Colombia | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Israel | Phonodor 13054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Philips 6369 805 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Philips RJ-5159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Malaysia | Ambassador SAS 12-061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Malaysia | Superstar 805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Malaysia | Big Tree Records BT 2w105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | Philips 6369 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rings3:24
- A2The Shelter Of Your Eyes2:32
- A3I'm Only Sleeping2:15
- A4Daydream Believer3:31
- A5Reason To Believe3:27
- B1Armstrong2:37
- B2Universal Soldier3:15
- B3Let's Get Together4:43
- B4Lodi3:26
- B5All For The Love Of A Girl2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Singer are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Just A Singer are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was Just A Singer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is Big Tree Records BT 89501.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Singer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BT 89501, 6369 805, 13054, 6369 805 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST BT – 743103BBB – .I -II and ST–BT – 743104–BBB – I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Singer 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.
