Canada
September 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Revolver RLPS 501Revolver RLPS-501
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RLPS-501-A ∽Runout side A, etched
RLPS-501-B ∽Runout side B, etched
RLPS-501-ALabel side A
RLPS-501-BLabel side B
MotherlodeWhen I Die
Vinyl pressings
When I Die
by Motherlode · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
When I Die was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 When I Die
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
August 24, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5046
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5046 A SON SS LHSide A runout
BDS 5046 B SON SS LHSide B runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5046
- Format
- LP, Album · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5046 A AM ARP SS LHRunout Side A
BDS 5046 B AM ARP SS LHRunout Side B
BDS 5046 ALabel Side A
BDS 5046 BLabel Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5046ASide A, Etched
BDS 5046B SSSide B, Etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5046 A-1 Bell Sound TlRunout Side A
BDS 5046 B-1 Bell Sound TIRunout Side B
BDS 5046 ALabel Side A
BDS 5046 BLabel Side 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Buddah Records 940 012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5046First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Revolver RLPS 501 / Revolver RLPS-501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2318 043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Uruguay | Buddah Records BDS 5046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1When I Die3:20
- A2Oh! See The White Light2:36
- A3You Ain't Lookin' In The Right Place Baby3:47
- A4Help Me Find Peace Of Mind3:22
- A5Hard Life4:01
- A6Child Without Mother4:02
- B1Dear Old Daddy Bill2:51
- B2Memories Of A Broken Promise2:27
- B3Soft Shell5:01
- B4Living Life3:55
- B5What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)2:21
- B6Can't You Find Love2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When I Die are there?
10 vinyl pressings of When I Die are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1979.
When was When I Die first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Canada, US, France. One of them is Revolver RLPS 501, released September 10, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of When I Die is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLPS 501, BDS 5046, 940 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLPS-501-A ∽ and RLPS-501-B ∽. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When I Die 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.