US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4364
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-4627Side 1
SP-4628Side 2
Marc BennoAmbush
Vinyl pressings
Ambush
by Marc Benno · 1972
14 pressings4 countriesBlues RockTexas BluesRock & RollMemphis Blues
Ambush 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 Ambush
13 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4364
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4364
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-4627Side 1
SP-4628Side 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4364
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-4627Label, side A
SP-4628Label, side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4364
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-4627 MR △ 17132 (1)Side A etched; encircled MR stamped
SP-4628 MR △ 17132-XSide B etched; encircled MR stamped
SP-4627 MR (2 sided triangle)△ 17132Variant 2: Side A etched; encircled MR stamped
SP-4628 MR (2 sided triangle)△ 17132-XVariant 2: Side B etched; encircled MR stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4364
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 SP-4627-T1 DSide 1
T1 SP-4628-T2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4364First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | A&M Records AML-153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | A&M Records AML-153First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 64364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 64364LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP 4364First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-4364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Poor Boy3:26
- A2Southern Woman4:13
- A3Jive Fade Jive4:40
- A4Hall Street Drive3:10
- B1Share5:10
- B2Donut Man3:00
- B3Sunshine Feelin'4:55
- B4Here To Stay Blues2:54
- B5Either Way It Happens3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ambush are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ambush are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Ambush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is A&M Records SP-4364.
How do I tell if my copy of Ambush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4364, SP 4364, AMLS 64364, AML-153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-4627 and SP-4628. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ambush 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.