US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-389
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA378-WI 回-G-回 ISide A, etched, except 回-G-回
MCA379-WI 回-G-回 ISide B, etched, except 回-G-回
MCA 378Side A label
MCA 379*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Be There
by Olivia Newton-John · 1973
25 pressings3 countriesCountry RockSoft RockPop RockRock
Let Me Be There was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Let Me Be There
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-389
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA378-W2 ◈-P-◈Runout A, variant 1
MCA379-W2 ◈-P-◈Runout B, variant 1
MCA378-W4 ◈-P-◈Runout A, variant 2
MCA379-W1 ◈-P-◈Runout B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-389
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 378-W4 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side A, Variant 1
MCA 379-W4 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side B, Variant 1
MCA 378-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side A, Variant 2
MCA 379-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side A, Variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 389
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 BBB MCA 378-W3Side A Runout
T1 BBB MCA 379-W3Side B Runout
MCA 378Side A label
MCA 379Side B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-389
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · B1 Above Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
(etched: ) MCA 378-W1 (logo stamp: ) ⧈-G-⧈ (etched: ) 5Runout Side 1
(etched: ) MCA 379-W1 (logo stamp: ) ⧈-G-⧈ (etched: ) 4Runout Side 2
MCA 378Matrix on Side 1 label
MCA 379*Matrix on Side 2 label
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 389MCA Records MCA-389
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA378-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side A runout
MCA379-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side B runout
MCA 378Side A label
MCA 379Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 389 / MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 389 / MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2310 316First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 389 / MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 389 / MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA 389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-389 / MCA Records SW-95546LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | Taiwan | Giant TD-1342LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 37188LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 37188LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-37188LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-3012LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Let Me Be There3:00
- A2Me And Bobby McGee3:46
- A3Banks Of The Ohio3:15
- A4Love Song3:44
- A5If Not For You2:50
- B1Take Me Home Country Roads3:16
- B2Angel Of The Morning3:52
- B3If You Could Read My Mind3:41
- B4Help Me Make It Through The Night2:19
- B5Just A Little Too Much2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Be There are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Let Me Be There are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 1986.
When was Let Me Be There first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada. One of them is MCA Records MCA-389.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Be There is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-389, MCA 389, 2310 316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA378-WI 回-G-回 I and MCA379-WI 回-G-回 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Be There 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.
