UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Strike JHL 105
- Format
- LP, Album
Roy HarperSophisticated Beggar
Vinyl pressings
Sophisticated Beggar
by Roy Harper · 1967
11 pressings3 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Sophisticated Beggar was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Sophisticated Beggar
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | Strike JHL 105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | UK | Strike JHL 105LP, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Young Blood SYB4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | Young Blood SSYB 7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Birth RAB 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | Big Ben Records BBX 502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Sundown SDLP 051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | UK | Science Friction SFLP007LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Europe | Science Friction SFLP007LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Big Ben Records BBX 502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1China Girl3:36
- A2Goldfish2:47
- A3Sophisticated Beggar5:07
- A4My Friend4:06
- A5Big Fat Silver Aeroplane3:39
- A6Blackpool5:08
- A7Legend3:43
- B1Girlie3:02
- B2October 12th5:54
- B3Black Clouds4:31
- B4Mr. Stationmaster3:04
- B5Forever3:27
- B6Committed3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Beggar are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Beggar are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 2019.
When was Sophisticated Beggar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK. One of them is Strike JHL 105.
How do I tell if my copy of Sophisticated Beggar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JHL 105) 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 Sophisticated Beggar 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.
