US
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records BANG 221Bang Records BLP 221
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WS 1008-1ASide A, runout
WS 1009-1ASide B, runout
WS-1008Side A, label
WS-1009Side B, label
Vinyl pressings
Shilo
by Neil Diamond · 1970
23 pressings7 countriesRockPop
Shilo was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Shilo
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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 1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records BLPS 221
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T I WS-1008-1 1 sike B Bell SoundVar. 1: Runout side A
T I WS-1009-1 1 sike B3 Bell SoundVar. 1: Runout side B
T I WS-1008-2 Bell Sound 1sike A 5Var. 2: Runout side A
T I WS-1009-2 Bell Sound 1sike B 6Var. 2: Runout side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records BANG 221Bang Records BLP 221
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WS-1008-1 5-19-70 (MR) Bell Sound sf △14877Runout A
WS-1009-RE1 (MR) Bell Sound sf △14877-XRunout B
WS-1008Label A
WS-1009Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records BLPS 221
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WS-1008-1 Bell SoundEtching Side A
WS-1009-1 Bell SoundEtching Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records BLPS 221
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WS-1008-1 Bell SoundEtching Side A
WS-1009-1 Bell SoundEtching Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records BANG 221Bang Records BLP 221
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WS-1008-¹ 5-19-70 Bell Sound sfSide A runout
WS-1009-¹ 5-19-70 Bell Sound sf [SRC Logo]Side B runout
(#1008)Side A label
(#1009)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside SESL-9707 / Stateside SESL 9707First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside SESL-9707 / Stateside SESL 9707First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside SESL-9707 / Stateside SESL 9707First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Brazil | Bang Records BLP 221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Bang Records 9011-221 / Bang Records BLPS 221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Bang Records BANG 221 / Bang Records BLPS 221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Bang Records 9011-221 / Bang Records BLPS 221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Bang Records 9011-221 / Bang Records BLPS 221First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1970 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19009 / Bang Records BLPS 19009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Stateside SESL.50005First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records BANG 221 / Bang Records BLP 221First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records BLPS 221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records BLPS 221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records BANG 221 / Bang Records BLP 221First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records BANG 221 / Bang Records BLP 221First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Drum DRUM 8024 / Stateside SESL 9707LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19009LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Stateside SESL 50005LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shilo3:23
- A2Kentucky Woman2:34
- A3Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon2:48
- A4You Got To Me2:45
- A5Monday, Monday3:03
- A6Cherry, Cherry2:42
- B1Solitary Man2:43
- B2I'm A Believer2:43
- B3Red Red Wine2:42
- B4Thank The Lord For The Nighttime2:55
- B5I'll Come Running2:50
- B6Oh, No, No2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shilo are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Shilo are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1977.
When was Shilo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Bang Records BANG 221, released August 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Shilo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BANG 221, BLPS 221, SESL-9707, BLP 221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WS 1008-1A and WS 1009-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shilo 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.
