UK
May 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1708
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX-2814-1Runout A-side, stamped
XAX-2815-1Runout B-side, stamped
XAX.2814Label, side A
XAX.2815Label, sIde B
Vinyl pressings
Animal Tracks
by The Animals · 1965
22 pressings11 countriesRhythm & BluesRock
Animal Tracks was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Animal Tracks
8 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33OSX 1708
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33OSX 1708
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX2814Side A
XAX2815Side B
XAX 2814-1 [stamped]Side A
XAX 2815-1 [stamped]Side B
Colombia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia T - 100389Odeon T - 100389
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1708
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2814-1Stamped A
XAX 2815-1Stamped B
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia QPX 8086
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2814 T2 17·8·65Runout area side A
XAX 2815 T1 13·8·65Runout area side B
XAX 2814/T2Label side A
XAX 2815/T1Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Colombia | Columbia T - 100389 / Odeon T - 100389First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Denmark | Columbia 33SX 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Italy | Columbia QPX 8086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Columbia 33MSX.1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Southern Rhodesia | Columbia 33JSX 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1708LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Columbia GHX 10028LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Columbia GHX 10028LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1708 / Columbia SX 1708LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Fame FA4131101 / Fame FA 4131101LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Spain | RAK 056-4131101 / RAK 056 41 3110 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RAK 1A 038 15 7591 1 / Fame 1A 038 15 7591 1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | Greece | Fame 062-1575911 / Columbia 062-1575911LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Spain | RAK 056 41 3110 1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Audio Clarity ACL0060LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 1708LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | Fame 1A 038-15 7591 1 / Columbia 1A 038-15 7591 1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | $ound Value AXIS 140 / Columbia AXIS 140LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33SX 1708 / Columbia SX 1708LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mess Around
- A2How You've Changed
- A3Hallelujah I Love Her So
- A4I Believe To My Soul
- A5Worried Life Blues
- A6Roberta
- B1I Ain't Got You
- B2Bright Lights Big City
- B3Let The Good Times Roll
- B4For Miss Caulker
- B5Roadrunner
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Animal Tracks are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Animal Tracks are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1965 and 2020.
When was Animal Tracks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Australia, Colombia, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia 33SX 1708, released May 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Animal Tracks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33SX 1708, 33OSX 1708, T - 100389, QPX 8086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX-2814-1 and XAX-2815-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Animal Tracks 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.
