US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E 4305
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · H.V. Waddell Press
- Runout / matrix
E-4305-S-1 65-MG-554A Side runout
E-4305-S-2 65-MG-555B Side runout
Vinyl pressings
Animal Tracks
by The Animals · 1965
20 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesBeatModRock
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
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E 4305
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E4305 Side 1 65MG 554 1219 [Block-shaped "S"]Side A runout, var. 1
E4305 Side 2 65MG 555 2110 [Block-shaped "S"]Side B runout, var. 1
E4305 Side 1 65MG 554 Re-1 12 [Block-shaped "S"]Side A runout, var. 2
E4305 Side 2 65MG 555 Re-1 11 [Block-shaped "S"]Side B runout, var. 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4305-SIDE-1 65-ST-354Runout side A, etched, variant 1
SE-4305-SIDE-2 65-ST-355Runout side B, etched, variant 1
SE-4305 SIDE-1 65-ST-354Runout side A, etched, variant 2
SE-4305 SIDE-2 65-ST-355Runout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE4305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4305 SIDE-1 65-ST-354Side A
SE-4305 SIDE-2 65-ST-355Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Quality V 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | MGM Records E 4305 (C) / MGM Records E 4305(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Quality V-1792(C) / Quality V 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE 4305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records E 4305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records T-90571 / MGM Records E 4305LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE 4305 / MGM Records ST-90571LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE 4305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE4305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records ST-90571 / MGM Records SE 4305LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE 4305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records E 4305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records E 4305First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records E 4305First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Taiwan | First Record FL-S1330 / First Record E/SE-4305LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | ABKCO 9977-1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Large World LW-132LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1We Gotta Get Out Of This Place3:17
- A2Take It Easy Baby2:51
- A3Bring It On Home To Me2:40
- A4The Story Of Bo Diddley5:42
- B1Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood2:26
- B2I Can't Believe It3:35
- B3Club A-Go-Go2:19
- B4Roberta2:04
- B5Bury My Body2:52
- B6For Miss Caulker3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Animal Tracks are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Animal Tracks are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 2022.
When was Animal Tracks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is MGM Records E 4305, released September 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 E 4305, SE 4305, SE4305, V 1792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-4305-S-1 65-MG-554 and E-4305-S-2 65-MG-555. 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.
