France
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 35 450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Love GenerationIsrael
Vinyl pressings
Israel
by Love Generation · 1972
10 pressings8 countriesVocalRockPop
Israel was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Israel
6 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW214-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW214-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 35 450 A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 35450 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A stamped
C 35450 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B stamped
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LLR-10324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records N-S-14-57
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N-S-14-57-A
N-S-14-57-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW214-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | United Artists Records 35 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 450 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Liberty LLR-10324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | United Artists Records N-S-14-57First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW214-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | United Artists Records UA 354507", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UP 354507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UP 354507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW214-W7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIsrael3:44
- BThink It Over3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Israel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Israel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Israel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is United Artists Records 35 450.
How do I tell if my copy of Israel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 35 450, UA-XW214-W, 35 450 A, LLR-10324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Israel 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.