UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3028Dawn DNLS.3028
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DNLS 3028 A-1 △ GSide A
DNLS 3028 B-1 △ GSide B
Vinyl pressings
"You Don't Have To Be In The Army"
by Mungo Jerry · 1971
16 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
"You Don't Have To Be In The Army" was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 "You Don't Have To Be In The Army"
15 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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.
France
October 29, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Vogue SMS PY
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
SMSPY 2743 -30
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3028Dawn DNLS.3028
- Format
- LP, Album · Burgundy
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3028Dawn DNLS.3028
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records SLDPY 817Pye Records SLDPY.817
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMSPY 2742 - 30Etched Side 1 & also printed on Label
SMSPY 2743 - 30Etched Side 2 & also printed on Label
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 85800 IT
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Dawn DNLS 3028 / Dawn DNLS.3028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Dawn DNLS 3028 / Dawn DNLS.3028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Pye Records SLDPY 817 / Pye Records SLDPY.817First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Pye Records 85800 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | India | Dawn DNLS 3028First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | India | Stateside DNLS 3028 / Stateside DNLS-3028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | India | Stateside DNLS 3028 / Stateside DNLS. 3028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Pye Records SLAP 62.015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Dawn YS-2633-YDFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Dawn YS-2633-YDFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Pye Records NSPL 28111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Pye Records PYC 2255First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Pye Records 85.800 - I / Pye Records DNLS 3028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Dawn DNLS 3028 / Dawn DNLS.3028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Vogue SMS PYFirst yearLP, Single Sided, Sampler | LP, Single Sided, Sampler |
Tracklist
- A1You Don't Have To Be In The Army To Fight In The War3:27
- A2Ella Speed3:12
- A3Pidgeon Stew4:52
- A4Take Me Back3:28
- A5Give Me Love3:50
- A6Hey Rosalyn3:49
- B1Northcote Arms3:17
- B2There's A Man Going Round Taking Names3:09
- B3Simple Things3:54
- B4Keep Your Hands Off Her2:49
- B5On A Sunday3:19
- B6That Old Dust Storm3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "You Don't Have To Be In The Army" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of "You Don't Have To Be In The Army" are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was "You Don't Have To Be In The Army" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Dawn DNLS 3028, released October 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of "You Don't Have To Be In The Army" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DNLS 3028, SMS PY, SLDPY 817, 85800 IT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DNLS 3028 A-1 △ G and DNLS 3028 B-1 △ G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "You Don't Have To Be In The Army" 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.
