US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2033
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KSBS2033-A-3 ATPSide A Runout Etched
KSBS2033-B-3 ATPSide B Runout Etched
Bell SoundSide A Runout Stamped
Bell SoundSide B Runout Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Put Your Hand In The Hand
by Ocean · 1971
22 pressings13 countriesPop
Put Your Hand In The Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Put Your Hand In The Hand
18 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2033-A-2 Bell Sound SONRunout A
KSBS 2033 B-2 Bell Sound SONRunout B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS - 2033-A-2 Bell Sound SONRunout area side A
KSBS - 2033-B-2 Bell Sound SONRunout area side B
KSBS 2033 ALabel side A
KSBS 2033 BLabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2033-A-4 Bell Sound (MR) ∆ 15992 (2)Runout side A etched / Bell Sound stamped
KSBS-2033-B-2 Bell Sound (MR) ∆ 15992-X (1)Runout side B etched / Bell Sound stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 KSBS-2033A-5 Bellsound RCK ∆6Side 1
T1 KSBS-2033B-5 Bellsound RCK ∆Side 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2033-A-1 44 G.K.Side A runout
KSBS 2033-B-1 44 G.K.Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Kama Sutra 2319 008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Kama Sutra 2319 008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Yorkville YVS 33005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Chile | Kama Sutra 2319 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 008First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | Kama Sutra KML-ST 78504First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Kama Sutra 2319008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Kama Sutra 2319 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Kama Sutra 23 19 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-1104LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1971 | UK | Kama Sutra 2316 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2033First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Kamasutra YS-2536-KSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Buddah Records LP-5021LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Put Your Hand In The Hand2:54
- A2Pleasure Of Your Company3:18
- A3We Got A Dream3:45
- A4Deep Enough For Me3:10
- B1Will The Circle Be Unbroken4:27
- B2The One Who's Left2:49
- B3Stones I Throw4:10
- B4No Other Woman4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Put Your Hand In The Hand are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Put Your Hand In The Hand are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Put Your Hand In The Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2033.
How do I tell if my copy of Put Your Hand In The Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2033, 2316 004, 2319 008, YVS 33005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSBS2033-A-3 ATP and KSBS2033-B-3 ATP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Put Your Hand In The Hand 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.