UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63694
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
side 1 spbg 63694 a1
side 2 spbg 63694 b1
Vinyl pressings
MK II
by Steamhammer · 1969
16 pressings8 countriesBlues RockProg RockRock
MK II was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 MK II
7 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26552
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSB152663-1A ◦ A 7 PA-side runout, stamped
XSB152664-1A ◦ B 3 P 2B-side runout, stamped
XSB 152663A-side label
XSB 152664B-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26552
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSB152663-1C 1SSide A
o XSB152664-1C 1SSide B
XSB 152663Side A label
XSB 152664Side B label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26552
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63694
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 63 694-1A-side, etched
S 63 694-BB-side, etched
S 63694-1A-side, center label
S 63694-2B-side, center label
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 473759
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BN 26552First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Europe | CBS S 63694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473759First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1499 / CBS ASF.1499First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | CBS S 63694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Epic BN 26552First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Epic BN 26552First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19049LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19049LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Reflection REF. L12LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Pickup 220·07·023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Akarma AK243LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Repertoire Records V250 / Repertoire Records REP 2355LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Repertoire Records V250c / Repertoire Records REP 2497LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon 220·07·023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BPU 14012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Supposed To Be Free5:59
- A2Johnny Carl Morton4:38
- A3Sunset Chase3:02
- A4Contemporary Chick Con Song3:49
- A5Turn Around3:36
- A66/8 For Amiran3:04
- B1Passing Through5:17
- B2Down Along The Grove0:47
- B3Another Travelling Tune16:23
- B4Fran And Dee Take A Ride2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of MK II are there?
16 vinyl pressings of MK II are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 2023.
When was MK II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is CBS S 63694.
How do I tell if my copy of MK II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 63694, BN 26552, SBP 473759, ASF 1499) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, side 1 spbg 63694 a1 and side 2 spbg 63694 b1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is MK II 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.
