US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4048
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p POLP 80141 A-1A STERLING RL A 4A-Side Runout Etching
p POLP 80142-1A A 4B-Side Runout Etching
POLP 80141A-Side Label
POLP 80142B-Side Label
OdettaOdetta Sings
Vinyl pressings
Odetta Sings
by Odetta · 1970
15 pressings10 countriesSoft RockFolk RockFunkSoul
Odetta Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Odetta Sings
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4048
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p POLP 80141 A-1A STERLING RL A 4A-Side Runout Etching
p POLP 80142-1A A 4B-Side Runout Etching
POLP 80141A-Side Label
POLP 80142B-Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4048Polydor 2425 046
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80141-1C (MR) △15399 (2) STERLINGRunout, Side A
POLP 80142-1C (MR) △15399-X (1)Runout, Side B
POLP 80141Label, Side A
POLP 80142Label, Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4048
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2489 012
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 046
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Norway | Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2489 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4048First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4048 / Polydor 2425 046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 24 25 046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2181LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1887 / Polydor MOVLP1887LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 24-4048LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Take Me To The Pilot2:53
- A2Mama Told Me Not To Come2:53
- A3Every Night3:02
- A4Hit Or Miss2:52
- A5Give A Damn3:08
- B1My God And I4:28
- B2Lo & Behold2:58
- B3Bless The Children2:24
- B4No Expectations3:25
- B5Movin' It On2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Odetta Sings are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Odetta Sings are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 2017.
When was Odetta Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 24-4048.
How do I tell if my copy of Odetta Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24-4048, 2489 012, 2425 046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p POLP 80141 A-1A STERLING RL A 4 and p POLP 80142-1A A 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Odetta Sings 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.
