UK
November 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1550-1KRunout, A-side, stamped
7-LN-1551-1KRunout, B-side, stamped
The FoundationsStoney Ground
Vinyl pressings
Stoney Ground
by The Foundations · 1971
12 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Stoney Ground was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Stoney Ground
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
November 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5075
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1550-1KRunout, A-side, stamped
7-LN-1551-1KRunout, B-side, stamped
Australia
November 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Trend 6099 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6009 010 1f 7XS 7781Runout, A-side, Etched
6009 010 2f 7XS 7782Runout, B-side, Etched
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trend 6099 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6099 010 1W 1 670 1Runout side A
AA 6099 010 2W 1 670 1Runout side B
6099 010.1Label side A
6099 010.2Label side B
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MC/S 5525
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Netherlands | Trend 6099 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | MCA Records MC/S 5525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Trend 6099 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MKS 5075First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MKS 5075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Uni Records 553157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 553157", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Uni Records 553157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 553157", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 553157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | MCA Records 553157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | UNI Records 553157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStoney Ground2:48
- BI'll Give You Love2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stoney Ground are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stoney Ground are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Stoney Ground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is MCA Records MKS 5075, released November 19, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Stoney Ground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKS 5075, 6099 010, MC/S 5525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-LN-1550-1K and 7-LN-1551-1K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stoney Ground 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.
