US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tribe Records 45-8310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HM-98026-1B PSide A etched, except P
HM-98027-1B PSide B etched, except P
Sir Douglas QuintetThe Tracker
Vinyl pressings
The Tracker
by Sir Douglas Quintet · 1965
14 pressings8 countriesGarage RockRockLatinFunk / Soul
The Tracker was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Tracker
12 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tribe Records 45-8310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
△57642 MR @ HM98026-1ERunout side A
△57642-X MR @ HM98027-1ERunout side B
HM 98026A-side label
HM 98027B-side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tribe Records 45-8310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HM98026-1C TIrunout A, etched
HM-98027-1D TIrunout B, etched
HM 98026label A
HM 98027label B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tribe Records 45-8310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tribe Records 45-8310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9982London American Recordings HLU 9982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | London Records HL-2233First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Tribe Records 45-8310First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Tribe Records TB. 8310First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Ireland | London Records HLU 9982 / London American Recordings HLU 9982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLU 9982 / London American Recordings HLU 9982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Tribe Records 45-8310First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Tribe Records 45-8310First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Tribe Records 45-8310First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Tribe Records 45-8310First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Tribe Records 45-8310First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLU 9982 / London American Recordings HLU 9982First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.5357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 7887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Tracker2:32
- BBlue Norther2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Tracker are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Tracker are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Tracker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Tribe Records 45-8310.
How do I tell if my copy of The Tracker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-8310, HLU 9982, HL-2233, TB. 8310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HM-98026-1B P and HM-98027-1B P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Tracker 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.
