US
1972- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX 766
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCX 766ASide A; Etched [Var. 1]
ABCX 766BSide B; Etched [Var. 1]
ABCX 766A T Ƨ MSide A; Etched [Var. 2]
ABCX-766B T Ƨ MSide A; Etched [Var. 2]
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Vinyl pressings
Nolan
by Nolan Porter · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Nolan 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 Nolan
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX 766
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABCX 766-A HSide A Runout - Etched
ABCX 766-B HSide B Runout - Etched
ABCX-766-AA-side label
ABCX-766-BB-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX 766
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABCX 766A-1-A1F RSide A Runout - Etched
ABCX 766B-1-A1G RSide B Runout - Etched
ABCX-766-AA-side label
ABCX-766-BB-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX 766
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ABCX 766A-1- A1E RSide A; Etched + Hand-etched
ABCX 766B-1- AI ⁴ RSide B; Etched + Hand-etched
ABCX-766-AA-side label
ABCX-766-BB-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX 766ABC Records ABCX-766
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABCX-766-ASide A stamped
ABCX-766-BSide B stamped
ABCX 766-A HSide A etched, exc. "H" stamped
ABCX 766B HSide B etched, exc. "H" stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Probe SPB 1067Probe IE 062 ○ 94078
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPB 1067 A 1GA
SPB 1067 B 1GB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records ABCX-766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Probe IPP-80724First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Probe SPB 1067 / Probe IE 062 ○ 94078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | ABC Records ABCX 766First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | ABC Records ABCX 766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | ABC Records ABCX 766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | ABC Records ABCX 766 / ABC Records ABCX-766First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | ABC Records ABCX 766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Probe ABCX-766 / Probe SPOL 15042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Soul Cat Records 297701LP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1I Like What You Give2:51
- A2Groovin' (Out On Life)3:00
- A3Somebody's Gone2:12
- A4Work It Out In The Morning2:45
- A5Oh Baby3:07
- B1If I Could Only Be Sure3:21
- B2Crazy Love2:54
- B3Singer Man2:08
- B4Let's Burn Down The Cornfield2:55
- B5Keep On Keepin' On3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nolan are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nolan are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2021.
When was Nolan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is ABC Records ABCX 766.
How do I tell if my copy of Nolan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCX 766, SPB 1067, ABCX-766, IPP-80724) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCX 766A and ABCX 766B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nolan 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.