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Sha Na NaFrom The Streets Of New York

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From The Streets Of New York

by Sha Na Na 路 1973

12 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopRockFunk / Soul

From The Streets Of New York 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 From The Streets Of New York

10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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

August 29, 1973
Label and catalog number
Kama Sutra KSBS 2075
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

KSBS-2075-A 4 MR Bell Sound sf ^ 18453 (1)Side A runout

KSBS-2075-B 4 MR Bell Sound sf ^ 18453-X (2)Side B runout

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US

August 29, 1973
Label and catalog number
Kama Sutra KSBS 2075
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

KSBS-2075-A 7... -1-1 Bell Sound sf P.R. DSide A etched Bell Sound is stamped

KSBS-2075-B 7... -1-1 Bell Sound sf P.R. DSide B etched Bell Sound is stamped

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US

August 29, 1973
Label and catalog number
Kama Sutra KSBS 2075
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

T1 KSBS-2075-A 5... -1-1 Bell Sound sf P.R. DSide A etched. 5 is raised and has three dots below. Bell Sound is stamped

T1 KSBS-2075-B 5... -1-1 Bell Sound sf P.R. DSide B etched. 5 is raised and has three dots below. Bell Sound is stamped

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US

1973
Label and catalog number
Kama Sutra KSBS 2075
Format
LP, Album 路 Sonic Pressing
Runout / matrix

KSBS-2075-A 2... 饾憼饾憮 SONRunout Side A, etched (dots under 2)

KSBS-2075-B 2... 饾憼饾憮 SONRunout Side B, etched (dots under 2)

Bell SoundBoth Sides, stamped

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UK

1973
Label and catalog number
Kama Sutra 2319 038
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2319038 A//1 420 05 11 5 BIGBO

2319038 B//1 420 05 11 5

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973CanadaKama Sutra KSBS 2075First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973FranceKama Sutra 840.029First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973GermanyKama Sutra 2319 038First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973UKKama Sutra 2319 038First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973UKKama Sutra 2319 038First yearLP, Album, White LabelLP, Album, White Label
1973USKama Sutra KSBS 2075First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USKama Sutra KSBS 2075First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973USKama Sutra KSBS 2075First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1973USKama Sutra KSBS 2075First yearLPLP
1973USKama Sutra KSBS 2075First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1974UKKama Sutra KSLP 7004LP, AlbumLP, Album
1974JapanKama Sutra YP-7027-KSLP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. A1High School Confidential2:30
  2. A2The Wanderer2:31
  3. A3Splish Splash2:05
  4. A4Ring Around Your Neck2:08
  5. A5Get A Job2:56
  6. A6Sh-Boom2:56
  7. B1Tossin' And Turnin'2:19
  8. B2Earth Angel1:46
  9. B3Summertime Summertime1:46
  10. B4Come Go With Me2:28
  11. B5Chances Are1:50
  12. B6Goodnight Sweetheart2:30

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of From The Streets Of New York are there?

12 vinyl pressings of From The Streets Of New York are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.

When was From The Streets Of New York first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2075, released August 29, 1973.

How do I tell if my copy of From The Streets Of New York is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2075, 2319 038, 840.029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSBS-2075-A 4 MR Bell Sound sf ^ 18453 (1) and KSBS-2075-B 4 MR Bell Sound sf ^ 18453-X (2). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is From The Streets Of New York 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.

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