UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1098
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1098-A3 JONZSide A runout stamped exc. JONZ etched
CHR-1098-B3 TRIDENTSide B runout stamped exc. TRIDENT etched
CHR.1098-ASide A label
CHR.1098-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Against The Grain
by Rory Gallagher · 1975
58 pressings23 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Against The Grain was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Against The Grain
27 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 16 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1098
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C P CHR 31964 RE2 BSide A runout, variant 1
P CHR 1098 31965 RE2 BSide B runout, variant 1
P CHR 1098 31964 RE-2 ASide A runout, variant 2
P CHR 1098 31965 RE2 BSide B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1098
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 CHR 1098 31964 RE2-1BRunout side A, etched
S2 CHR 1098 31965 RE2-1ARunout side B, etched
31,964Label side A
31,965Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1098
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1098 (31964-W1) RE2 #1 0Side A etched, except "0" stamped
CHR 1098 (31965-RE2-W1) #1 0Side B etched, except "0" stamped
31,964Label Side A
31,965Label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1098
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
T CHR 1098 31964 RE2 1ARunout Side A, etched
T 1 CHR 1098 31965 RE-2-1BRunout Side B, etched
31,964Label Side A
31,965Label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1098
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1098-1 (31964Re-2-W1)1 ✲Side A etched, except "0" stamped
CHR-1098 (31965-RE2-W1)-2 ✲Side B etched, except "0" stamped
31,964Label Side A
31,965Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35712 / Chrysalis (CHR 1098)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35712 / Chrysalis (CHR 1098)First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1975 | Austria | Chrysalis 6307 563First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Chrysalis 6307 563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Denmark | Chrysalis 6307 563 / Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 563 / Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 563 / Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Israel | Chrysalis 30949 / Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Chrysalis CHR 1098First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 641-320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Chrysalis 6399 303LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Chrysalis 6399 303LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
| 1982 | Spain | Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Intercord INT 130.114 / Capo INT 130.114LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Intercord INT 130.114 / Capo INT 130.114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP622 / Capo MOVLP622LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | UK & Europe | UMC 5797127LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Chrysalis 6307 563LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 563 / Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 563LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Chrysalis 2J 062-97342LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Chrysalis 51 1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Chrysalis L 35712LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Scandinavia | Chrysalis 5T-1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHR.1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis *CHR 1098LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis *CHR 1098LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis *CHR 1098LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis CHR 1098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let Me In4:03
- A2Cross Me Off Your List4:26
- A3Ain't Too Good3:54
- A4Souped-Up Ford6:24
- A5Bought And Sold3:24
- B1I Take What I Want4:22
- B2Lost At Sea4:06
- B3All Around Man6:14
- B4Out On The Western Plain3:53
- B5At The Bottom3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Against The Grain are there?
58 vinyl pressings of Against The Grain are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1975 and 2018.
When was Against The Grain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1098.
How do I tell if my copy of Against The Grain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1098, L 35712, 6307 563, 30949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR-1098-A3 JONZ and CHR-1098-B3 TRIDENT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Against The Grain 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.
