US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30362
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
PAL 30342-4 1-BSide A
PBL 30342-4 1-BSide B
Pacific Gas & ElectricPG&E
Vinyl pressings
PG&E
by Pacific Gas & Electric · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockFunkRockFunk / Soul
PG&E 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 PG&E
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Columbia C 30362
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\ PAL 30362-4 -1A o ARunout etched side A with o stamped
Ƨ \ PBL 30362-4 1A o ARunout etched side B with o stamped
PAL 30362-4 1-CVariant 2 Side 1
PBL 30362-4- 1CVariant 2 Side 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30362
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o PAL 30362-4 1-C A 4Side A runout, variant 1
P o PBL 30362-4- 1C B 1Side B runout, variant 1
P o PAL 30362-4 1-C A 5Side A runout, variant 2
P o PBL 30362-4- 1C B 1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30362
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C T1 o PAL 30362-4 1-BSide A
T1 o PBL 30362-4 1BSide B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64295
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-64295-A1 CStamped Side A
S-64295-B1 1CStamped Side B
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A MX164784 SBP234005-1Side A stamped
A MX164785 SBP234005-2Side B stamped
MX164784Side A label
MX164785Side B label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS SBP 234005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia C 30362First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS S 64295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 64295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30362First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30362First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30362First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30362First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS 64295 / CBS S 64295LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mexico | Columbia CLS 5368 / CBS CLS 5368LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roller's Lament3:15
- A2Recall4:24
- A3One More River To Cross2:42
- A4Death Row #1725:33
- A5Short Dogs And Englishmen6:30
- B1See The Monkey Run2:34
- B2The Time Has Come (To Make Your Peace)3:14
- B3Thank God For You Baby6:54
- B4When The Sun Shines4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of PG&E are there?
10 vinyl pressings of PG&E are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was PG&E first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia C 30362.
How do I tell if my copy of PG&E is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 30362, S 64295, SBP 234005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 30342-4 1-B and PBL 30342-4 1-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is PG&E 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.
