US
April 1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2293-S T3 TIIIISide A run-out, etched
A+M 2292-S T2 TIIISide B run-out, etched
2293-SLabel A
2292-SLabel B
Procol HarumA Salty Dog / Conquistador
Vinyl pressings
A Salty Dog / Conquistador
by Procol Harum · 1972
21 pressings11 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
A Salty Dog / Conquistador was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 A Salty Dog / Conquistador
16 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
April 1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1347-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2293-S MIA side deadwax, variant 1
A&M 2292-S MIB side deadwax, variant 1
A&M 2293-S MI MR △88042-XA side deadwax, variant 2
A&M 2292-S M2 MR △88042B side deadwax, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1347-SA&M Records AM 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2293-S P3A side runout, variant 1
A&M 2292-S P2B side runout, variant 1
A&M 2293-S P1A side runout, variant 2
A&M 2292-S P1B side runout, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1347-SA&M Records AM 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2293-SLabel Side A
2292-SLabel Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1347-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2293-S MI MR Δ88042-XA-Side Runout Etching
A+M 2292-S M2 MR Δ88042B-Side Runout Etching
2293-SA-Side Label
2292-SB-Side Label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-4680
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 40223 1ASide A runout hand-etched
MX 40224 1ASide B runout hand-etched
MX40223Side A label
MX40224Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-4680First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | A&M Records 7AM-5074First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1347-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1347-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | France | Chrysalis CHA 105First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Chrysalis CHA 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Chrysalis CHA 105First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2016 036First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Mexico | A&M Records AME-77First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 46807", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 4680 / A&M Records 1347-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Peru | A&M Records 11622First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records AM-1347-S / A&M Records AM 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records AM-1347-S / A&M Records AM 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 1347-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Cube Records 6.149347", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECS 26497", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chrysalis PRO 027", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Salty Dog5:37
- BConquistador4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Salty Dog / Conquistador are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A Salty Dog / Conquistador are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 2018.
When was A Salty Dog / Conquistador first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 1347, released April 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of A Salty Dog / Conquistador is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1347, AM-1347-S, 1347-S, AMK-4680) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A+M 2293-S T3 TIIII and A+M 2292-S T2 TIII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Salty Dog / Conquistador 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.
