US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Flying Burrito BrosOlder Guys
Vinyl pressings
Older Guys
by The Flying Burrito Bros · 1970
10 pressings8 countriesCountry RockRock
Older Guys was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Older Guys
8 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A+M 1972-15 [MR logo] △80697Side A runout
A+M 1973-15 [MR logo] △80697-XSide B runout
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 794
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 794A1-◊ HA Runout
AMS 794B1-◊ HB Runout
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 794
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-3739
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2015 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-3739First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | A&M Records 2015 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | A&M Records 14 655 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK-3739First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMS 794First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMS 794First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records 1189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records 1189First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Mexico | A&M Records 50-0787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-11897", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOlder Guys
- BDown In The Churchyard
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Older Guys are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Older Guys are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Older Guys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is A&M Records 1189.
How do I tell if my copy of Older Guys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1189, AMS 794, AMK-3739, 2015 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Older Guys 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.
