US
November 7, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 64015Reprise Records 2XS 6480
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 64015 ASide A
K 64015 BSide B
K 64015 CSide C
K 64015 DSide D
Vinyl pressings
Journey Through The Past
by Neil Young · 1972
55 pressings17 countriesSoundtrackCountry RockFolk RockRock
Journey Through The Past was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Journey Through The Past
29 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 14 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
November 7, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 2XS 6480
- Format
- LP · Jacksonville Press / Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2XS-1-6480 JW1 #2Side A etched
2XS-2-6480 JW1 #1Side B etched
2XS-3-6480 JW1 #1Side C etched
2XS-4-6480 JW1 #1Side D etched
US
November 7, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 2XS 6480
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2X3 6480-A 31512-1B STERLING 2T LHSide A runout variant 1
2XS 6480-B 31513-1B STERLING LH 2TSide B runout variant 1
2XS Ⓧ Ⓧ 6480-C 31514-1C STERLING LH 2TSide C runout variant 1
2XS 6480 31515-1A STERLING 2T LHSide D runout variant 1
US
November 7, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 2XS 6480
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
2XS 6480-A31512-1BSide A [Variant 1]
S1 2XS 6480 31513-1CSide B [Variant 1]
2XS 606480-C31514-1CSide C [Variant 1]
2XS 6480 31515-1ASide D [Variant 1]
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 2XS 6480
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T 2XS 6480 31512-1J STERLING LH 2TSide A, variant 1
T1 2XS 6480 31513-1G STERLING LH 2TSide B, variant 1
T1 2XS 6480 31514-1J STERLING LH 3TSide C, variant 1
T1 2XS 6480 31515-1H STERLING LH 2TSide D, variant 1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 2XS 6480
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Winchester Press / Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2XS-1-6480 WW2 #3 ━◁Side A. Variant 1
2XS-1-6480 WW2 #2 ━◁Side A. Variant 2
2XS-4-6480 WW2 ━◁Side D. Variant 1-2
2XS-2-6480 WW1 ━◁Side B. Variant 1-2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Reprise Records 2XS 6480First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Reprise Records RLLP-2.027/8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Reprise Records 2XS 6480First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Canada | Reprise Records 2XS 6480First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Reprise Records 2XS 6480First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Reprise Records 64015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Reprise Records 64015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64 015First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64 015First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Reprise Records K 64015 / Reprise Records (2 XS 6480)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Reprise Records P-5068 / Reprise Records P-5069First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Japan | Reprise Records P-5068~9RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-5068RFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Reprise Records P-5068~9RFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Reprise Records REP 64 015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Reprise Records 64015LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Reprise Records REP 64015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records 2XS 6480LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records 2XS 6480LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 64015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 64 015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 64 015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Reprise Records REP 64015 / Reprise Records REP 64 015LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64 015LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64 015LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64 015LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64015LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 64 015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Reprise Records 64015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Reprise Records W64015 / Reprise Records 2 XS 6480LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1For What It's Worth / Mr. Soul3:54
- A2Rock & Roll Woman2:53
- A3Find The Cost Of Freedom1:59
- A4Ohio4:23
- B1Southern Man6:47
- B2Are You Ready For The Country1:52
- B3Let Me Call You Sweetheart1:05
- B4Alabama6:23
- C1Words16:30
- D1Relativity Invitation1:09
- D2Handel's Messiah2:49
- D3The 'King Of King's' Theme5:07
- D4Soldier3:39
- D5Let's Go Away For A While2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Journey Through The Past are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Journey Through The Past are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Journey Through The Past first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Greece, Israel and more. One of them is Reprise Records K 64015, released November 7, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Journey Through The Past is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 64015, 2XS 6480, RS 0329/30, RLLP-2.027/8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 64015 A and K 64015 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Journey Through The Past 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.
