Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Gull 26 593-4 U
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TTT 26593-4U-ARunout side A
TTT 26593-4U-BRunout side B
Steve AshleySpeedy Return
Vinyl pressings
Speedy Return
by Steve Ashley · 1975
11 pressings7 countriesFolk RockRockFolkWorld
Speedy Return was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Speedy Return
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Gull 26 593-4 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | Gull GULP 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Gull GU-406V1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Gull GULP 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Gull GULP 1012LP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | Gull GULP 1012LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | Gull GU6-406S1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Gull GU6-406S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Gull GU6-406S1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Seoul Records SUPR-002 / Gull GULP 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Line Records 6.26047 / Line Records LRLP 5379LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1None Can Tell4:07
- A2Don't Forget5:05
- A3Well, Well, Well4:32
- A4Good Enemies4:46
- A5Lazy Lament2:43
- A6Speedy Return1:03
- A7Old John England2:33
- B1Cynical Sam3:35
- B2Travelling Through The Night4:07
- B3Broken Wing3:00
- B4Well At The World's End3:13
- B5Duke Of Cambridge3:10
- B6First Thing4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Speedy Return are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Speedy Return are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1990.
When was Speedy Return first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany. One of them is Gull 26 593-4 U.
How do I tell if my copy of Speedy Return is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26 593-4 U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TTT 26593-4U-A and TTT 26593-4U-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Speedy Return 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.