UK
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 042Polydor 2425-042
- Format
- LP, Album
Stone The CrowsOde To John Law
Vinyl pressings
Ode To John Law
by Stone The Crows · 1970
13 pressings7 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRock
Ode To John Law was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Ode To John Law
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 042Polydor 2425-042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2425 042 A ▽ 1 1 1 1Side A, stamped - Variant 1
2425 042 B ▽ 1 1 1 3Side B, stamped - Variant 1
2425 042 A ▽ 1 1 1 1Side A, stamped - Variant 2
2425 042 B ▽ 1 1 1 4Side B, stamped - Variant 2
UK
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 042Polydor 2425-042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2425 042 A ▽ 1 1 1 1Side A, stamped - Variant 1
2425 042 B ▽ 1 1 1 3Side B, stamped - Variant 1
2425 042 A ▽ 1 1 1 1Side A, stamped - Variant 2
2425 042 B ▽ 1 1 1 4Side B, stamped - Variant 2
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 042Polydor 2425-042
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 042Polydor 2425-042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2425042-ASide A, runout
2425042-BSide B, runout
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 Ⓟ1970 L70 ◇Z 00 2425 042 = 2 S1Side A, stamped, variant 1
1 Ⓟ1970 L70 ◇Z 00 2425 042 S2Side B, stamped, variant 1
1 Ⓟ1970 L70 ◇Z F 00 2425 042 = 2 S1Side A, stamped, variant 2
1 Ⓟ1970 L70 ◇Z D 00 2425 042 S2Side B, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2425 042 / Polydor 2425-042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2425 042 / Polydor 2425-042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 042First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2486032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2425 042 / Polydor 2425-042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2425 042 / Polydor 2425-042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2425 042 / Polydor 2425-042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 2425 042LP | LP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Akarma AK 290LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | BGO Records BGOLP2002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Repertoire Records V333 / Repertoire Records REP2440LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Sad Mary6:50
- A2Friend6:25
- A3Love 746:35
- B1Mad Dogs & Englishmen3:32
- B2Things Are Getting Better6:08
- B3Ode To John Law5:45
- B4Danger Zone6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ode To John Law are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ode To John Law are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2022.
When was Ode To John Law first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2425 042, released October 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Ode To John Law is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2425 042, 2486032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ode To John Law 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.
