US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7432-2-SIDE1 I A1Side A Runout - Stamped
LST-7432-2-SIDE2 ISide B Runout - Stamped
The GantsRoad Runner
Vinyl pressings
Road Runner
by The Gants · 1965
13 pressings3 countriesGarage RockPop RockRock
Road Runner 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 Road Runner
12 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
- Liberty LRP-3432
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7432-2-SIDE1 I A1Side A Runout - Stamped
LST-7432-2-SIDE2 I A1Side B Runout - Stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7432-A-1 A RSide A runout
LST-7432-B-1 A1 RSide B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3432
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7432-1 O △8555Side A runout
LST-7432-2 O △8555-XSide B runout
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Liberty LRP-3432First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LRP-3432First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LRP-3432First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LRP-3432First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LRP-3432First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty LST-7432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Liberty LRP-3432LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Road Runner2:18
- A2Stormy Weather2:27
- A3Gloria3:37
- A4Six Days In May2:23
- A5You've Got To Hide Your Love Away2:12
- A6The House Of The Rising Sun3:07
- B1Bad Boy2:07
- B2My Baby Don't Care2:22
- B3Never Go Right2:39
- B4Out Of Sight2:12
- B5Don't Think Twice, It's All Right2:05
- B6I Don't Want To See Her Again1:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Road Runner are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Road Runner are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Road Runner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Liberty LST-7432.
How do I tell if my copy of Road Runner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST-7432, LRP-3432) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LST-7432-2-SIDE1 I A1 and LST-7432-2-SIDE2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Road Runner 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.
