Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 186Polydor 2383-186
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2383186 A//4▽420 03Side A
2383186 B//6▽420 03Side B
Vinyl pressings
Planxty
by Planxty · 1973
19 pressings6 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
Planxty 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 Planxty
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 186
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383186 A//4▽420 03Side A
2383186 B//6▽420 03Side B
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 186
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383186 A//4▽420 03Runout Side A, stamped
2383186 B//6▽420 03Runout Side B, stamped
TBRunout Side A+B, etched
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 186
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383186 A//2▽420 11 3Side A
2383186 B//2▽420 11Side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 186
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2383186 A//2▽420 04Side A runout
2383186 B//4▽420 04Side B runout
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 186
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383186 A//2▽420 1 1 1Side A runout, variant 1
2383186 B//4▽420 1 1 2Side B runout, variant 1
2383186 A//2▽420 1 3 2 04Side A runout, variant 2
2383186 B//2▽420 1 2 3 04Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2383 186 / Polydor 2383-186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 186 / Polydor 2383-186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Amber ABR 301LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Canada | Shanachie 79009 / Shanachie SHAN 79009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Shanachie 79009LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Shanachie 79009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2383 186LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2383 186LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2383 186LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Shanachie 79009 / Shanachie SH-79009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Raggle Taggle Gypsy / Tabhair Dom Do Lãmh
- A2Arthur McBride
- A3Planxty Irwin
- A4Sweet Thames Flow Softly
- A5Junior Crehan's Favourite / Corney Is Coming
- A6The West Coast Of Clare
- B1The Jolly Beggar / Reel
- B2Only Our Rivers
- B3Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
- B4Follow Me Up To Carlow
- B5Merrily Kissed The Quaker
- B6The Blacksmith
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Planxty are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Planxty are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was Planxty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Ireland, UK, France, Germany. One of them is Polydor 2383 186.
How do I tell if my copy of Planxty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383186 A//4▽420 03 and 2383186 B//6▽420 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Planxty 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.
