US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2692
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BS 2692 40422-A IARunout side A hand-etched
BS 2692 40423-B IARunout side B hand-etched
SeatrainWatch
Vinyl pressings
Watch
by Seatrain · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesCountrySoulFusionDixieland
Watch 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 Watch
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2692
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T BS 2692 40422-1- 1 [Artisan Logo] A 3Runout side A hand-etched
T BS 2692 40423- 1- 1 [Artisan logo] A 3Runout side B hand-etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2692
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 BS 2692 40422-A 1ASide 1 Runout
S1 BS 2692 40423-B 1ASide 2 Runout
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS-2692
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS-2692
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX169720 BSZ692
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2692
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
40422-1A C2-DZ oRunout side A
40423-1A C2-DZ oRunout side B
S40,422Label side A
S40,423Label side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS-2692First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS-2692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 222First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 46 222First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 46 222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBS 2692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2692First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Pack Of Fools4:35
- A2Freedom Is The Reason4:12
- A3Bloodshot Eyes2:58
- A4We Are Your Children3:38
- A5Abbeville Fair4:51
- B1North Coast4:23
- B2Scratch3:43
- B3Watching The River Flow3:20
- B4Flute Thing7:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Watch are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Watch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2692.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2692, BS-2692, 46 222, WB 46 222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS 2692 40422-A IA and BS 2692 40423-B IA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watch 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.
