UK
January 1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9181Island Records ILPS-9181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9181 A-2U A 1Side A runout
ILPS 9181 B-2U H 1Side B runout
Sutherland BrothersThe Sutherland Bros' Band
Vinyl pressings
The Sutherland Bros' Band
by Sutherland Brothers · 1972
14 pressings6 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
The Sutherland Bros' Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Sutherland Bros' Band
10 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9181Island Records ILPS-9181
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9181 A-2U
ILPS 9181 B-2U
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9181Island Records ILPS-9181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9181 A-2U
ILPS 9181 B-2U
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9181Island Records ILPS-9181
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9181 A-2U
ILPS 9181 B-2U
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SW-9315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW- 1- 9315- F5 ─◁Side A runout, etched
SW-2- 9315- F2 ─◁Side B runout, etched
SW1-9315Side A label
SW2-9315Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SW-9315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-9315-F-7• ¬ ✲Side A runout
2-9315-F-4• ¬ ✲Side B runout
SW 1-9315Side A label
SW 2-9315Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Island Records SIL-934,503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Island Records 6427 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Island Records 85987 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Island Records 85.987-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9181 / Island Records ILPS-9181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9181 / Island Records ILPS-9181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9181 / Island Records ILPS-9181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SW-9315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SW-9315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9181 / Island Records ILPS-9181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9181 / Island Records ILPS-9181LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | UK | CBS 82297LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | CBS 82297LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Island Records SIL-934,503LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Pie4:15
- A2Sleeping Dog2:45
- A3Hallelujah3:35
- A4I Was In Chains2:35
- A5Medium Wave3:00
- A6Big Brother3:20
- B1Wars Of The Roses5:05
- B2Midnight Avenue3:15
- B3Sunny Street, W142:45
- B4Where In The World4:30
- B5Long Long Day3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sutherland Bros' Band are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Sutherland Bros' Band are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was The Sutherland Bros' Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9181, released January 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sutherland Bros' Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9181, SW-9315, SIL-934,503, 6427 008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9181 A-2U A 1 and ILPS 9181 B-2U H 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sutherland Bros' Band 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.
