UK
December 8, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILP 959
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ILP+959+ASide A stamped
ILP+959+BSide B stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Story Of Simon Simopath
by Nirvana · 1967
16 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockRock OperaRock
The Story Of Simon Simopath was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Story Of Simon Simopath
7 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
December 8, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9059Island Records ILPS-9059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ILPS+9059+AA-Side Runout, Stamped
ILPS+9059+BB-Side Runout, Stamped
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SFL-932,789
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ILPS+9059+A. SMX26139Runout Side 1: Stamped + Hand Written
ILPS+9059+B SMX26140Runout Side 2: Stamped + Hand Written
SMX26139 (ILP-959)Label Side 1
SMX26139 (ILP-959)Label Side 2
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FL-32,789
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIS 4702Stone Records WIS4702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 885 439 TY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, stamped): 10AA 885439 - 1Y
(Side B, stamped): 10AA 885439 - 2Y
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records SFL-932,789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records FL-32,789First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Island Records WIS 4702 / Stone Records WIS4702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Fontana 885 439 TYFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Fontana 885 439 TYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Island Records ILP 959First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9059 / Island Records ILPS-9059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records 6015-S / Bell Records 6015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records BELL 6015 / Bell Records BELL 6015-SLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records 6015-S / Bell Records 6015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records 6015-S / Bell Records 6015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Greece | Island Records VG 71442LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Bell Records 6015-S / Bell Records BELL 6015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | France | Klimt Records MJJ436CPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-9714 / Festival Records SFL-932,789LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Bell Records Bell 6015LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- Act I
- A1Wings Of Love
- A2Lonely Boy
- A3We Can Help You
- A4Satellite Jockey
- A5In The Courtyard Of The Stars
- Act II
- B1You Are Just The One
- B2Pentecost Hotel
- B3I Never Had A Love Like This Before
- B4Take This Hand
- B51999
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Story Of Simon Simopath are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Story Of Simon Simopath are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 2023.
When was The Story Of Simon Simopath first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany. One of them is Island Records ILP 959, released December 8, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of The Story Of Simon Simopath is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILP 959, ILPS 9059, SFL-932,789, FL-32,789) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILP+959+A and ILP+959+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Story Of Simon Simopath 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.