US
June 1, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sunflower SNF-5004MGM Records SNF-5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2558A-side runout etching
2559B-side runout etching
(MGS 2558)A-side label
(MGS 2559)B-side label
The Grateful DeadHistoric Dead
Vinyl pressings
Historic Dead
by The Grateful Dead · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesAcid RockRock
Historic Dead 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 Historic Dead
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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
June 1, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sunflower SNF-5004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG5 - 2558 - Re1 SNF - 5004A
MG5 - 2559 SNF - 5004B
US
June 1, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sunflower SNF-5004MGM Records SNF-5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SNF-5004 (SIDEWAYS S) MGS-2558-RE1Side A, etched, (Variant 1
SNF-5004 12 MGS-2559Side B, etched, (Variant 1
SNF-5004 ∾ MGS-2558-RE1 11Side A, etched (∾ & 11 stamped),(Variant 2
SNF 5004 11 MGS-2559Side B, etched ( 11 stamped), (Variant 2
US
June 1, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sunflower SNF-5004Sunflower SNF 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGS-2558-1-RE1 SNF-5004Side A runout
MGS-2559-1 SNF ̶F̶N̶S̶ -5004Side B runout
MGS 2558Side A label
MGS 2559Side B label
US
June 1, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sunflower SNF-5004Sunflower SNF 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGS-2558-1-RE1 SNF-5004Side A runout
MGS-2559-1 SNF ̶F̶N̶S̶ -5004Side B runout
MGS 2558Side A label
MGS 2559Side B label
US
June 1, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sunflower SNF-5004MGM Records SNF-5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mis-assembled cover
- Runout / matrix
SNF-5004 (SIDEWAYS S) MGS-2558-RE1Side A, etched, (Variant 1
SNF-5004 12 MGS-2559Side B, etched, (Variant 1
MGS 2558Side A label
MGS 2559Side B label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004 / MGM Records SNF-5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Sunflower SNF-5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004 / MGM Records SNF-5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004 / MGM Records SNF-5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004 / Sunflower SNF 5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004 / Sunflower SNF 5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sunflower SNF-5004 / MGM Records SNF-5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2310171LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2310171LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2310171LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Good Morning Little School Girl11:01
- A2Lindy2:49
- B1Stealin'3:00
- B2The Same Thing12:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Historic Dead are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Historic Dead are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Historic Dead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada. One of them is Sunflower SNF-5004, released June 1, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Historic Dead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SNF-5004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2558 and 2559. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Historic Dead 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.
