UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Blue Mountain BM 1005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BM 1005 A-3U G KT 1Side A runout, stamped
BM 1005 B-2U G KT 1Side B runout, stamped
McGuinness FlintLet The People Go
Vinyl pressings
Let The People Go
by McGuinness Flint · 1972
11 pressings10 countriesRockPop
Let The People Go 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 Let The People Go
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Blue Mountain BM 1005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-prong Pushout Centre Pressing
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Blue Mountain BMK 4608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 110.003
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Denmark
1972- Label and catalog number
- Blue Mountain BM 1005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Blue Mountain 6138 250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6138250 1Runout Side A (stamped)
6138250 2Runout Side B (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Blue Mountain BMK 4608First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | Island Records 110.003First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Denmark | Blue Mountain BM 1005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Blue Mountain 6138 250First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Blue Mountain 12 050 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Blue Mountain BM 1005First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Blue Mountain 12050 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Island Records BMK 4608First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Blue Mountain 12.050-AFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | Blue Mountain BM 1005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Blue Mountain BM 1005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALet The People Go3:36
- BCheeky Chappy3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The People Go are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let The People Go are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Let The People Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Denmark and more. One of them is Blue Mountain BM 1005.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The People Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BM 1005, BMK 4608, 110.003, 6138 250) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BM 1005 A-3U G KT 1 and BM 1005 B-2U G KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let The People Go 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.
