US
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRC GRC 2046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sammy JohnsChevy Van
Vinyl pressings
Chevy Van
by Sammy Johns · 1973
13 pressings5 countriesPop RockRockFolkWorld
Chevy Van 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 Chevy Van
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRC GRC 2046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRC GRC YK-24-GC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRC GRC 2046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRC GRC YK-24-GC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | GRC GRC 2046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | GRC GRC YK-24-GCFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | GRC GRC YK-24-GCFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | GRC GRC 2046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | GRC GRC 2046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | GRC 2079 8047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | GRC GRDJ-20467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | GRC GRC-20467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | GRC GRC 20467", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | GRC GRC 20467", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records Inc. WBS 8441 / Curb Records WBS 84417", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records Inc. WBS 8441 / Curb Records WBS 84417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AChevy Van2:54
- BHang My Head And Moan3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chevy Van are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Chevy Van are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.
When was Chevy Van first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is GRC GRC 2046.
How do I tell if my copy of Chevy Van is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRC 2046, GRC YK-24-GC) 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 Chevy Van 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.