France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WV 5144
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
Uncle John's Band
by The Grateful Dead · 1970
17 pressings10 countriesClassic RockRock
Uncle John's Band 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 Uncle John's Band
16 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 10 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WV 5144
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7410
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7410
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
N 18574-1A 2stamped on A-side
N 18577-1A 2stamped on B-side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7410
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7410First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 7410First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | France | Warner Bros. Records WV 5144First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | France | Warner Bros. Records WV 5144First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records A 7410First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records A 7410First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-2599First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-2599First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 7410First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records B.7410First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 51First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 7410First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7410First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7410First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Rhino Records R7 5643137", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AUncle John's Band3:07
- BNew Speedway Boogie3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Uncle John's Band are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Uncle John's Band are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 2018.
When was Uncle John's Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WV 5144.
How do I tell if my copy of Uncle John's Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WV 5144, WB 7410, 7410, A 7410) 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 Uncle John's Band 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.
