Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-5041A&M Records 1419-S
- Format
- 7", Single · reissue
- Runout / matrix
\MX 41691 3ASide A handwritten run-outs
\MX40318 3ASide B handwritten run-outs
MX41691Side A label
MX40318Side B label
StrawbsPart Of The Union / Tomorrow
Vinyl pressings
Part Of The Union / Tomorrow
by Strawbs · 1973
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Part Of The Union / Tomorrow was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Part Of The Union / Tomorrow
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1419-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1419-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1419-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2438-S M3 MR (circled) △90812A Side Runout Etching
A&M 2439-S M3 MR (circled) △90812-XB Side Runout Etching
2438-SA Side Label
2439-SB Side Label
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records S7AM-5093
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1419-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-5041 / A&M Records 1419-SFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-5093First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1419-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1419-S / A&M Records AM-1419First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1419First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Guatemala | A&M Records AM-1419-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 5041First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1419-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1419-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1419-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Venezuela | A&M Records 45-13.363 / A&M Records 1419-SFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 390 267-77", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APart Of The Union2:53
- BTomorrow4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Part Of The Union / Tomorrow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Part Of The Union / Tomorrow are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1987.
When was Part Of The Union / Tomorrow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Australia, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMK-5041.
How do I tell if my copy of Part Of The Union / Tomorrow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMK-5041, 1419-S, S7AM-5093, AM-1419-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, \MX 41691 3A and \MX40318 3A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Part Of The Union / Tomorrow 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.
