US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45 D-4170ABC Records 45 D-4170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-01264Side A Label
AMP 45-01265Side B Label
Richard HarrisThe Yard Went On Forever
Vinyl pressings
The Yard Went On Forever
by Richard Harris · 1968
19 pressings11 countriesPop
The Yard Went On Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Yard Went On Forever
18 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 11 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4170ABC Records D-4170
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(45-01264)Side A Label
(45-01265)Side B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-4170ABC Records 45-4170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01264 LWA side deadwax - scribed
01265 LWB side deadwax - scribed
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45 D-4170ABC Records 45 D-4170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4170ABC Records 45-D-4170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
November 1, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 8001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-8567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-8567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Brazil | Odeon 7l-13.001First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Victor DS-4170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Stateside FSS 623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia C 23 937First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia 7XCR 50532First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Greece | Stateside GSD 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1121First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1319First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Spain | Stateside SSL 407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SS 8001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill 45 D-4170 / ABC Records 45 D-4170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill D-4170 / ABC Records D-4170First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill 45-4170 / ABC Records 45-4170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dunhill 45 D-4170 / ABC Records 45 D-41707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Yard Went On Forever5:00
- BLucky Me2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Yard Went On Forever are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Yard Went On Forever are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was The Yard Went On Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Dunhill 45 D-4170.
How do I tell if my copy of The Yard Went On Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45 D-4170, D-4170, 45-4170, 45-D-4170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMP 45-01264 and AMP 45-01265. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Yard Went On Forever 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.
