UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383-235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
23 832 35 A//2 ▽42 1 1 1 5Side A, stamped
2383235 B//1 1 1 1Side B, stamped
23 832 35 A//2 ▽42 0 1 1 13Side A, stamped
2383235 B//1 1 1 1 7Side B, stamped
The DublinersPlain And Simple
Vinyl pressings
Plain And Simple
by The Dubliners · 1973
13 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Plain And Simple 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 Plain And Simple
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 235Polydor 2383-235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
23 832 35 A//2 ∇ 420 11 14Runout Side A, variant 1
2383235 B//1 11 13Runout Side B, variant 1
23 832 35 A//2 Δ 420 11 15Runout side A, variant 2
2383235 Β//1 11 17Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 235Polydor 2383-235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
23 832 35 A//2 ∇ 420 11 14Runout Side A
2383235 B//1 11 13Runout Side B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383 235 S1 ℗ 1973 320Runout side A variation 1
2383 235 =2 S2 320 1 NRunout side B variation 1
2383 2(5X-ing out)35 S1 ℗ 1973 320 1 =Runout side A variation 2
2383 235 =2 S2 320 1 FRunout side B variation 2
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- RAM Records Limited RMLP 5002
- Format
- LP, Album
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- RAM Records Limited RMLP 5002
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2383 235First yearPromo, LP · Promo | Promo, LP · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2383 235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Ireland | RAM Records Limited RMLP 5002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Ireland | RAM Records Limited RMLP 5002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2383 235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383-235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2384 119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 235 / Polydor 2383-235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 235 / Polydor 2383-235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2383 235 / Polydor 2383 235LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2485 205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Ireland | RAM Records Limited RMLP 5002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Donegal Danny
- A2Queen Of The Fair / The Tongs By The Fire
- A3Fiddler's Green
- A4Johnston's Motorcar
- A5The Wonder Hornpipe
- A6The Jail Of Cluan Meala
- B1The Town I Loved So Well
- B2The Ballad Of Ronnie's Mare
- B3The Three Sea Captains
- B4Skibbereen
- B5Rebellion (Medley: Wrap The Green Flag 'Round Me Boys / The West's Awake / A Nation Once Again)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plain And Simple are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Plain And Simple are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Plain And Simple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Germany, Ireland, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 2383-235.
How do I tell if my copy of Plain And Simple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383-235, 2383 235, RMLP 5002, 2383235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 23 832 35 A//2 ▽42 1 1 1 5 and 2383235 B//1 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plain And Simple 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.
