US
1971- Label and catalog number
- SGC SD 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SGC-712155A AT/GP PRRunout etching side A
ST-SGC-712156A AT/GP PRRunout etching side B
NazzIII
Vinyl pressings
III
by Nazz · 1971
15 pressings4 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
III 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 III
8 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- SGC SD 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SGC-712155-B AT/GP P.R.Runout Side One, Variant One
ST-SGC-712156B AT/GP P.R.Runout Side Two, Variant One
ST-SGC-712155 ̶A̶ -B-1-1 AT/GP s P.R. +Runout Side One, Variant Two
ST-SGC-712156 B-1-1 AT/GP s P.R. +Runout Side Two, Variant Two
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- SGC SD 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
ST-SGC-712155AA MR[encircled] AT/GP ^ △[struck through with a line] 15798 PRRunout side A, etched (except MR, stamped)
ST-SGC-712156AA MR[encircled] AT/GP ^ △[struck through with a line] 15798-X PRRunout side B, etched (except MR, stamped)
ST-SGC-712155AA MR[encircled] AT/GP ^ △15798 PRRunout side A, variant 2, etched (except MR, stamped)
ST-SGC-712156AA MR[encircled] AT/GP ^ △15798-X PRRunout side B, variant 2, etched (except MR, stamped)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- SGC SD 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PR
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- SGC SD 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · RI - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SGC-712155 ̶A̶ -B-1-1 AT/GP s P.R. +Side One etched
ST-SGC-712156 B-1-1 AT/GP s P.R. +Side Two etched
ST-SGC-712155RISide A label
ST-SGC-712156RISide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- SGC SD 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SGC-712155AA MR[encircled] AT/GP ^ △[struck through with a line] 15798 PRRunout side A, etched (except MR, stamped)
ST-SGC-712156AA MR[encircled] AT/GP ^ △[struck through with a line] 15798-X PRRunout side B, etched (except MR, stamped)
ST-SGC-712155-MOLabel side A
ST-SGC-712156-MOLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Philippines | Atlantic SD 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | SGC SD 5004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Rhino Records RNLP 111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Rhino Records RNLP-111LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Cleopatra CLO 0946LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-8140ALP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | US | Not On LabelLP, Mispress, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Mispress, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | US | SGC SD 5004LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Some People3:38
- A2Only One Winner3:02
- A3Kicks3:47
- A4Resolution2:40
- A5It's Not That Easy2:36
- A6Old Time Lovemaking2:24
- A7Magic Me3:04
- B1Loosen Up1:24
- B2Take The Hand2:15
- B3How Can You Call That Beautiful?3:39
- B4Plenty Of Lovin3:43
- B5Christopher Columbus3:20
- B6You Are My Window6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of III are there?
15 vinyl pressings of III are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2018.
When was III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Philippines, South Africa. One of them is SGC SD 5004.
How do I tell if my copy of III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 5004, ATC 9324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-SGC-712155A AT/GP PR and ST-SGC-712156A AT/GP PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is III 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.
