New Zealand
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 376
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2383-376-1Side A Label
2383-376-2Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
The Story So Far
by Rory Gallagher · 1974
23 pressings14 countriesBlues RockModern Electric BluesRockBlues
The Story So Far was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Story So Far
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 376First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Austria | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Ireland | Polydor 2383376LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Polydor 2478 086LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor ACB 00250LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6519 / Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6519 / Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Brazil | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2383 376 ALP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 6519 / Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 6519 / Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2383 376LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | UK | Polydor ACB 250LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Laundromat
- A2Cradle Rock
- A3Walk On Hot Coals
- A4Who's That Coming
- B1In Your Town
- B2Hands Off
- B3Too Much Alcohol
- B4Bullfrog Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Story So Far are there?
23 vinyl pressings of The Story So Far are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was The Story So Far first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2383 376.
How do I tell if my copy of The Story So Far is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 376) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383-376-1 and 2383-376-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Story So Far 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.
