US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 9 24109-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Landing On Water
by Neil Young · 1986
30 pressings16 countriesAlternative RockNew WavePop RockRock
Landing On Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Landing On Water
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 16 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24109
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24109-A-SH3 Allied[Logo] B-24202-SH3 Δ13166 TML-M SP-0-2 AL-SPRunout side A, etched [Allied[Logo] TML-M stamped], variant 1
GHS-24109-B-SH3 Allied[Logo] B-24203-SH3 SP-0-2 Δ13166-X AL-SP TML-MRunout side B, etched [Allied[Logo] TML-M stamped], variant 1
GHS-2̶ -24109-A-SH3 Allied[Logo] B-24202-SH3 Δ13166 TML-M SP 1̶-̶2̶ 0-1 AL-SPRunout side A, etched [Allied[Logo] TML-M stamped], variant 2
GHS-2̶ -24109-B-SH3 Allied[Logo] B-24203-SH3 AL-SP TML-M 0-1SM1-2 1̶-̶2̶ SP Δ13166-XRunout side B, etched [Allied[Logo] TML-M stamped], variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24109
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GHS-2̶24109-A-SH1 B-24202-SH1 Δ13166 1-1Side A [etched] variant 1
GHS-3̶24109-B-SH2 B-24203-SH2 1-1 Δ13166-XSide B [etched] variant 1
GHS-2̶ -24109-A-SH1 B-24202-SH1 Δ13166 1-1Side A [etched] variant 2
GHS-2̶ -24109-B-SH2 B-24203-SH2 1-1 Δ13166-XSide B [etched] variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24109
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GHS-2̶ 24109-A-SH1 [Allied logo] B- 24202-SH1 Δ13166 1-1 TML-XSide A runout
GHS-2̶ 24109-B-SH2 [Allied logo] B- 24203-SH2 TML-X 1-1 △13166-XSide B runout
Australia
August 1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 24109-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX212223 AUST. GHS 24109-A-INTL. 1 O Δ13203 1-2Side A runout etching
MX212224 AUST. GHS-24109-B-INTL. 1 O Δ13203-X 1-1-SMI.1Side B runout etching
TML XSides A & B runout stamp
Japan
September 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records P-13353
- 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 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Geffen Records 80009First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Argentina | Geffen Records 80009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Geffen Records GHS 24109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Geffen Records 604.7232 / Geffen Records 26.175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records GHS 24109LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Geffen Records 924 109-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Geffen Records 924 109-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Ireland | Geffen Records WX59First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Geffen Records 92 4109-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Geffen Records GHS 24109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Geffen Records GHS 24109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Philippines | Geffen Records GHS-24109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Geffen Records 1590741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Geffen Records GFC 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 24109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Weight Of The World3:42
- A2Violent Side4:23
- A3Hippie Dream4:15
- A4Bad News Beat3:18
- A5Touch The Night4:31
- B1People On The Street4:34
- B2Hard Luck Stories4:10
- B3I Got A Problem3:20
- B4Pressure2:47
- B5Drifter5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Landing On Water are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Landing On Water are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Landing On Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australia, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Geffen Records 9 24109-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Landing On Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 24109-1, GHS 24109, 24109-1, P-13353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Landing On Water 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.
