UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STRA-222-A1Side A variant 1
STRA-222-B1Side B variant 1
STRA-222-A1 4 ASide A variant 2
STRA-222-B1Side B variant 2
Peter BardensThe Answer
Vinyl pressings
The Answer
by Peter Bardens · 1970
13 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
The Answer 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 The Answer
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Verve Forecast FTS 3088
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FTS 3088 MGS2506-1 REV.Side 1
FTS 3088 MGS2507-1Side 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Verve Forecast FTS 3088
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FTS 3088 MGS2506 [block shaped S]A runout
FTS 3088 MGS2507 [block shaped S]B runout
MGS2506-1A label
MGS2507-1B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Verve Forecast FTS-3088
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Green Label
- Runout / matrix
FTS 3088 MGS 2506-1 Rev.Stamped
FTS 3088 MGS 2507-1Stamped
Europe
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 222
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STRA-222-A1Stamped
STRA-222-B1Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Europe | Transatlantic Records TRA 222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Verve Forecast FTS 3088First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Verve Forecast FTS 3088First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Verve Forecast FTS-3088First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Transatlantic Records MLP 15 389 / Metronome MLP 15 389LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA SAM 36LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA SAM 36LP, Limited Edition, Album, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Album, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA SAM 36LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA SAM 36LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 623LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 623LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Long Hair LHC248LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Answer5:15
- A2Don't Goof With A Spook7:23
- A3I Can't Remember10:42
- B1I Don't Want To Go Home5:15
- B2Let's Get It On6:39
- B3Homage To The God Of Light13:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Answer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Answer are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 2020.
When was The Answer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 222.
How do I tell if my copy of The Answer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 222, FTS 3088, FTS-3088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STRA-222-A1 and STRA-222-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Answer 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.