Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2485 219
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Daltrey
by Roger Daltrey · 1973
41 pressings13 countriesSoft RockRock
Daltrey 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 Daltrey
24 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2406 107
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
2406 107 S1 ℗ 1973 320 1 BSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
2406 107 S2 ℗ 1973 32 0 1 HSide B runout, stamped, variant 1
2406 107 S1 ℗ 1973 32 0 1 ZSide A runout, stamped, variant 2
2406 107 S2 ℗ 1973 32 0 1 ⅃Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2406 107
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
2406 107 S1 ℗ 1973 32 0 3Side A runout, stamped, Variant 1
2406 107 S2 ℗ 1973 32 0Side B runout, stamped, Variant 1
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2406 107
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold Sleeve
US
April 20, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record MCA 328MCA Records MCA 328
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 88 W1 回-G-回 3A Side runout, variant 1
MCA 89 W1 回-G-回B side runout, variant 1
MCA 88 W1 回-G-回A side runout, variant 2
MCA 89 W2 回-G-回B side runout, variant 2
US
April 20, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record MCA 328MCA Records MCA 328
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 88A Side Label
MCA 89B Side Label
R114107AA Side Etch
R114107BB Side Etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2406 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2406 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Track Record MCA-328 / MCA Records MCA-238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2485 219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2478 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2485 219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Track Record 2406 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Track Record 2406 107First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Track Record 2406 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Track Record ECPL-95-TRFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2485 219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Track Record 2406 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Track Record 24 06 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Track Record 2406107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Track Record 2406107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2475 655LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 37032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 37032 / MCA Records MCA 2349LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 37032 / Track Record MCA 37032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 2486225LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 28 61 317 / Orbis 28 61 317LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Atlas 2478 117LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2485 219LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2485 219LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | Track Record 2406 107LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Track Record 2406 107LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1One Man Band3:50
- A2The Way Of The World3:14
- A3You Are Yourself4:06
- A4Thinking4:23
- A5You And Me2:28
- B1It's A Hard Life3:34
- B2Giving It All Away3:26
- B3The Story So Far4:05
- B4When The Music Stops3:08
- B5Reasons3:50
- B6One Man Band1:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Daltrey are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Daltrey are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was Daltrey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, US, UK, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2485 219.
How do I tell if my copy of Daltrey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2485 219, 2406 107, MCA 328, MCA-328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Daltrey 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.
