UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 4012Harvest IE 052 04777
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4012 A-1 A 1Runout Side A
SHSP 4012 B-1 T 1Runout Side B
SHSP.4012ALabel Side A
SHSP.4012BLabel Side B
Southern ComfortFrog City
Vinyl pressings
Frog City
by Southern Comfort · 1971
15 pressings10 countriesRock
Frog City was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Frog City
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 800
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 800Capitol Records ST-800
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-800-F-2. 2 ✲ [six pointed star]Side A, etched, except 2 ✲ stamped
ST-2-800-F-2. 2 ✲ [six pointed star]Side B, etched, except 2 ✲ stamped
ST-1-800Side A label
ST-2-800Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 800
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pfressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-800-F5 ─◁Side A runout, etched
ST-2-800-F3 ─◁Side B runout, etched
ST1-800Side A label
ST2-800Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 800
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1 800 F1² #3 ()Runout Side A etched {() stamped}
ST2 800 F1² #3 ()Runout Side B etched {() stamped}
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL 4012Harvest SHVL-4012
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Harvest SHVL 4012 / Harvest SHVL-4012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Harvest 2C06204777First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Harvest 1 C 062-04 777First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Harvest 3C062-04777First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Harvest OP-80310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Harvest OP-80310 / Odeon OP-80310First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Harvest SHSP.4012 / Harvest SHSP 4012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Harvest SHSP 4012 / Harvest IE 052 04777First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST 800 / Capitol Records ST-800First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST 800 / Capitol Records ST-800LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST 800First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Uruguay | Odeon SURL 20944LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Good Lord D.C.2:43
- A2Roses3:10
- A3The Passing3:44
- A4The Dreadful Ballad Of Willie Hurricane4:00
- A5April Lady3:39
- A6I Sure Like Your Smile2:26
- B1My Old Kentucky Home4:12
- B2Take A Message3:47
- B3The Leaving Song3:25
- B4Return To Frog City2:45
- B5Get Back Home3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frog City are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Frog City are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Frog City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Harvest SHSP 4012.
How do I tell if my copy of Frog City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHSP 4012, ST 800, SHVL 4012, ST-800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHSP 4012 A-1 A 1 and SHSP 4012 B-1 T 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Frog City 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.