UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Spark SRLM 107
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRLM 107 A-2A-side runout
SRLM 107 B-1B-side runout
SRLM.107-AA-side label
SRLM.107-BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
No Introduction...
by Nicky Hopkins · 1974
20 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockabillyRock
No Introduction... was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 No Introduction...
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Spark SRLM 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Belgium | Sounds Superb 2 M 048-52140LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Sounds Superb 2 M 048-52140LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Sounds Superb 2 M 048-52140LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 026-96535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 026-96535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 026-96535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Thunderbolt THBL-007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Thunderbolt THBL-007LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Thunderbolt THBL-007LP, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1985 | Australia | Possum Records EMC-289LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Possum Records POSSUM 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Purple Pyramid CLP 1236-1LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | US | Purple Pyramid CLP 1236-1LP | LP |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | The Store For Music SFMVC1213 / The Vinyl Countdown SFMVC1213LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | US | Lilith LR342LP, CD | LP, CD |
| 2012 | Europe | The Store For Music SFMVC1213 / The Vinyl Countdown SFMVC1213LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV561LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV561LPLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV561LPLP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Lovin' Up A Storm2:08
- A2Everything I Do Is Wrong2:44
- A3Think It Over2:37
- A4Boll Weevil Rock2:07
- A5Livin' Lovin' Wreck2:05
- A6One Long Kiss8:21
- B1Dixie Fried2:20
- B2Down The Line2:15
- B3Fabulous2:19
- B4Breathless2:34
- B5Rave On2:08
- B6Lonely Weekend2:25
- B7Burn Up6:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Introduction... are there?
20 vinyl pressings of No Introduction... are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2018.
When was No Introduction... first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is Spark SRLM 107.
How do I tell if my copy of No Introduction... is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRLM 107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRLM 107 A-2 and SRLM 107 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Introduction... 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.
