UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- WWA Records WWA 013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WWA 013 1ⱽ//3v420 0 1 1 1Runout, side 1
WWA 013 2ⱽ//3v420 0 1 1 5Runout, side 2
SnafuSituation Normal
Vinyl pressings
Situation Normal
by Snafu · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockRock
Situation Normal was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Situation Normal
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- WWA Records WWA 013
- Format
- LP, Album · Non Textured Cover
- Runout / matrix
WWA 013 1//3 420 0 1 1 4Side 1
WWA 013 2//3 420 0 1 1 3Side 2
WWA 013 1//3 420 0 1 1 5Side 1
WWA 013 1//3 420 0 1 1 1Side 2
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11343
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 11343 -1- F5 o KP MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST 11343 -2- F4 KP o MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
X91488Side A label
X91493Side B label
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6366113
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6366113 1Y 320 A 1Runout A-side, stamped
10 AA6366113 2Y 320 A 1Runout B-side, stamped
AA 6366 113.1 YOn label A-side
AA 6366 113.2 YOn label B-side
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6366 113 D
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6466113 1Y 320
10 AA 6466113 2Y 320
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- WWA Records 6366 213 A
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Vertigo 6366113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Vertigo 6366 113 DFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | WWA Records 6366 213 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | WWA Records WWA 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | WWA Records WWA 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Vertigo 6366 113LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11343LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11343LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Vertigo 6366 113LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1No More6:33
- A2No Bitter Taste3:30
- A3Brown Eyed Beauty & The Blue Assed Fly3:26
- A4Lock And Key2:52
- A5Big Dog Lusty3:41
- B1Playboy Blues8:20
- B2Jessie Lee4:42
- B3Ragtime Roll5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Situation Normal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Situation Normal are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Situation Normal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Canada, Germany, Italy. One of them is WWA Records WWA 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Situation Normal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WWA 013, ST-11343, 6366113, 6366 113 D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WWA 013 1ⱽ//3v420 0 1 1 1 and WWA 013 2ⱽ//3v420 0 1 1 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Situation Normal 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.