Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6003331 1W 320 B 1Runout side A
10 AA6003331 2W 320 B 1Runout side B
AA 6003 331 1. WLabel side A
AA 6003 331 2. WLabel side B
Sir Douglas QuintetNitty Gritty
Vinyl pressings
Nitty Gritty
by Sir Douglas Quintet · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
Nitty Gritty 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 Nitty Gritty
12 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 10348
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL - Plastic Products
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45 2965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO - Monarch Pressing
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Atlantic 45 6925First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Austria | Philips 6003 331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6003 331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P.1249AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2965First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2965First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45 2965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2965First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ANitty Gritty3:03
- BI'm Just Tired Of Getten Burned2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nitty Gritty are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Nitty Gritty are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Nitty Gritty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Philips 6003 331.
How do I tell if my copy of Nitty Gritty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6003 331, K 10348, 45-2965, 45 2965) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6003331 1W 320 B 1 and 10 AA6003331 2W 320 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nitty Gritty 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.
