US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Golden Lotus Records GLR-1Golden Lotus Records GL-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GL1-A P.B.QT-2 S-5163Side A runout
GL1-B P.B.QT-2 S-5164Side B runout
Michael CassidyNature's Secret
Vinyl pressings
Nature's Secret
by Michael Cassidy · 1977
13 pressings5 countriesFolk RockCountry RockFolkProg Rock
Nature's Secret was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Nature's Secret
3 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Golden Lotus Records GLR-1Golden Lotus Records GL-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-5163 GL1-A P.B. QT-2A-side runout etching
S-5164 GL1-B P.B. QT-2B-side runout etching
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Golden Lotus Records GLR-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VR 08-21044-GLR-1A-2Side A
08 VR-21044-IB-2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1 / Golden Lotus Records GL-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1 / Golden Lotus Records GL-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Gopal RP.107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Gopal RP.107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Iskcon Dischi KC 108007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1 / Golden Lotus Records GL-1LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1 / Golden Lotus Records GL-1LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | Producciones Govinda EP - 103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1 / Golden Lotus Records GLR 1LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1 / Golden Lotus Records GL-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1979 | US | Golden Lotus Records GLR-1LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Iskcon Records GL-1 / Iskcon Records GLR-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Come Along2:44
- A2Golden Avatar4:10
- A3Sign Of Surrender4:36
- A4Simple Living3:33
- A5Spirit Of Reason2:56
- B1Hidden Worlds3:24
- B2I'll Never Be Younger Than Today3:14
- B3Nature's Secret3:04
- B4Embodiment Of Bliss3:16
- B5Oh Thoughtful Men4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nature's Secret are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Nature's Secret are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Nature's Secret first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US. One of them is Golden Lotus Records GLR-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Nature's Secret is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GLR-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GL1-A P.B.QT-2 S-5163 and GL1-B P.B.QT-2 S-5164. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nature's Secret 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.