UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records PTL 1006
- Format
- LP · Yellow labels
- Runout / matrix
PTL + 1006 - ARunout side A
PTL + 1006 - BRunout side B
PTL 1006 + ARunout side A, variant 1
PTL + 1006 - BRunout side B, variant 1
The EqualsUnequalled Equals
Vinyl pressings
Unequalled Equals
by The Equals · 1967
17 pressings11 countriesRhythm & BluesModRockPop
Unequalled Equals was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Unequalled Equals
12 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 10 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records SLP 2045President Records SLP-2045
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
UR4S--4513--2AA side runout stamp
UR4S--4514--1AB side runout stamp
UR4S-4513A side label
UR4S-4514B side label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records SLP 2045President Records SLP-2045
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
UR4S--4513--2BRunout side A
UR4S--4514--1BRunout side B
UR4S-4513-2Label side A
UR4S-4514-1Label side B
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records 76 141 IT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
India
1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside LES-502
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
PTL 1006+A
PTL+1006-B
Italy
1967- Label and catalog number
- President Records PTL 1006 MLC 5902
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | President Records 76 141 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | India | Stateside LES-502First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Italy | President Records PTL 1006 MLC 5902First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Netherlands | President Records 846 402 XBYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM 6048First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Singapore | Stateside SCSL 3002First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | South Africa | Parlophone PMCJ 113First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL 1006First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | UK & Europe | President Records PTL 1006First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK & Europe | President Records PTL 1006First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Laurie Records SLP 2045 / President Records SLP-2045First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | US | Laurie Records SLP 2045 / President Records SLP-2045First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | Netherlands | President Records PTL 1006LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Belgium | Barnyard BAR-332LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | ICE ICE250103LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ariola 76141LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | President Records PTL 1006LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Hold Me Closer
- A2Can't Find A Girl To Love Me
- A3Baby, Come Back
- A4Ding-Dong
- A5My Life Ain't Easy
- A6I'm A Poor Man
- B1I Won't Be There
- B2You Lied Just To Save Your Name
- B3To The Church
- B4Fire
- B5Hey Baby, It's Time You Got Going
- B6Can't You Hear That Melody
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unequalled Equals are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Unequalled Equals are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was Unequalled Equals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Germany, India and more. One of them is President Records PTL 1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Unequalled Equals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PTL 1006, SLP 2045, 76 141 IT, LES-502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PTL + 1006 - A and PTL + 1006 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unequalled Equals 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.
