Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-90283Capitol Records 1C 006-90 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1C006-90283-A-1A-side runout area, stamped
1C006-90283-B-1B-side runout area, stamped
Steve Miller BandMy Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors
Vinyl pressings
My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors
by Steve Miller Band · 1969
10 pressings6 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRock
My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors 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 My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors
8 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.
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 72117 45A side label
F 72227 45B side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-2520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-72117-A-1• 2 ✲Run-out Side A, etched (✲ stamped)
S-45-72227-A-1• 1 ✲Run-out Side B, etched (✲ stamped)
UK
July 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-72117Side A label
S45-72227Side B label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records 2520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-90283 / Capitol Records 1C 006-90 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006.90283 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records P-2520First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15604First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15604First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157127", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157127", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Dark Hour3:06
- BSong For Our Ancestors5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C 006-90283.
How do I tell if my copy of My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-90283, CL 15604, 2520, P-2520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1C006-90283-A-1 and 1C006-90283-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors 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.
