US
July 27, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7001Arista R-113789
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R 113789ASide A
R 113789BSide B
A1ASide A Variant 1
A1ASide B Variant 1
Vinyl pressings
Terrapin Station
by The Grateful Dead · 1977
57 pressings19 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
Terrapin Station was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Terrapin Station
33 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 16 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
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7001
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Black Label
- Runout / matrix
AL-7001-SA.RE-1 ② CTH Kendun III.b WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO, JER? ♡POGOSide 1 [etched]
AL-7001-SB-RE-1-3 CTH Kendun III-a IF IT ROLLS, SINK IT! ♡POGOSide 2 [etched]
AL-7001-FB-RE-1 ① CP Kendun III.a IF IT ROLLS, SINK IT! ♡POGOSide 2 [etched] - Variant
T1 AL-7001-SA.RE-1 ② CTH Kendun III.b WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO, JER? A ♡POGOSide 1 [etched], standalone "A" is stamped - variant 2
US
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7001
- Format
- LP, Album
US
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7001Arista 7001
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 AL-7001-SA-RE-1-SM[over]X-③ KendunⅢa WERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO JER? ♡ POGOSide A runout, variant 1
S1 AL-7001-FB-RE-1 ③ CSM[over]T KendunⅢa IF IT ROLLS, SINK IT ♡ POGOSide B runout, variant 1
AL-7001-SA-RE-1-SM[over]X-③ KendunⅢa WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO JER? ♡ POGOSide A runout, variant 2
AL-7001-SB-RE-1 ③ KendunⅢb IF IT ROLLS, SINK IT! ♡ POGOSide B runout, variant 2
US
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7001
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
AL-7001-SA ② MC(over)N.Y. Kendun III.b ♡POGO WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO, JER? 33Side A
AL-7001-SB ① MC(over)N.Y. Kendun III.A ♡POGO IF IT ROLLS, SINK ITSide B
AL-7001-SA ② MC(over)N.Y. Kendun III.b ♡POGO WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO, JER? 33Side A Variant 1
AL-7001-SB ② MC(over)N.Y. Kendun III.b ♡POGO IF IT ROLLS, SINK ITSide B Variant 1
US
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7001
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-7001-SA-RE-1-X CRT PIT ⓶ KendunⅢ B WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR STEREO JER? ♡POGOSide A runout etched
AL- 7001- FB - RE-1 ⓵ CP KendunⅢ . a IF IT ROLLS, SINK IT ♡POGOSide B runout etched
AL 7001 SASide A label
AL 7001 SBSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 57 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Arista AL 7001 / Arista AL-7001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Arista ARL-33038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Arista 2 C068 99306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 1 C 064-99 306 / EMI Electrola 1 C 064-99 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Arista 14C 062-99306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Arista 3C 064 - 99306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80892First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80892First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80892First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Arista AL 7001 / Arista 7001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Arista AL 7001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Arista ASTJ(D) 37 / MOD ASTJ(D) 37First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ(D) 37First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ(D) 37First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Arista 10 C 064-99306 / Arista 10 C 064-99.306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 18RS-23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Spain | Arista I-201190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Arista SD 16619 / Direct-Disk Labs SD 16619LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Arista 201 190LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Arista 210 175LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Arista AL5-8065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Arista ALB6-8329LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Analogue Productions APP 7001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Rhino Records R1 516251 / Rhino Records 081227819514LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Rhino Records R1 516251 / Rhino Records 081227819514LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Rhino Records R1 516251 / Rhino Records 603497830824LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Arista ALB6-8329-BLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | Arista I-201190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Arista ALB6-8329LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Arista ALB6-8329LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Estimated Prophet5:35
- A2Dancin’ In The Streets3:30
- A3Passenger2:48
- A4Samson & Delilah3:30
- A5Sunrise4:05
- Terrapin Part 1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Terrapin Station are there?
57 vinyl pressings of Terrapin Station are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
When was Terrapin Station first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, USA, Canada & Europe, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AL 7001, released July 27, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Terrapin Station is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 7001, AL5-8065, AL5-7001, SPARTY 1016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 113789A and R 113789B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Terrapin Station 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.
