UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 2383026 A-2 1 14Side A, stamped
1 2383026 B-2 1 1Side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Play It Loud
by Slade · 1970
29 pressings10 countriesHard RockRock
Play It Loud was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Play It Loud
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 9035
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 9035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-702025-B AT aB WSide A etched
ST-CTN-702026-A SRC AT aB WSide B etched (SRC stamped)
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 9035
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-702025-B [SRC] AT aB WSide A etched
ST-CTN-702026-A AT aB WSide B etched
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 9035
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-702025-MOSide A Label
ST-CTN-702026-MOSide B Label
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1970 E71 ◊Z 00 2383 026 S1Runout Side A stamped
1 ℗ 1970 E71 ◊Z 00 2383 026 S2Runout Side B stamped
1 ℗ 1970 E71 ◊Z A1 00 2383 026 S1Variant 1 - runout Side A stamped
1 ℗ 1970 E71 ◊Z A1 00 2383 026 S2Variant 1 - runout Side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2383 026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2383 026First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2383 026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2383 026LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion SD 9035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion SD 9035First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion SD 9035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion SD 9035First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2383 026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2480 073LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2480 073LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2383 026LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2442 116LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor MP 2321LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | France | Polydor 2480 073LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 073LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 073LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 073 / Polydor 2480 073 GULP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2485 210LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2491 504LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Raven2:30
- A2See Us Here3:10
- A3Dapple Rose3:25
- A4Could I2:45
- A5One Way Hotel2:35
- A6The Shape Of Things To Come2:15
- B1Know Who You Are2:50
- B2I Remember2:50
- B3Pouk Hill2:20
- B4Angelina2:45
- B5Dirty Joker3:20
- B6Sweet Box3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play It Loud are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Play It Loud are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 2014.
When was Play It Loud first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2383 026, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Play It Loud is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 026, SD 9035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 2383026 A-2 1 14 and 1 2383026 B-2 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play It Loud 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.
