UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5053Decca SKL.5053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-9754.P-IWSide A label
XZAL-9755.P-IWSide B label
The Human BeastVolume One
Vinyl pressings
Volume One
by The Human Beast · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockHard RockAcid RockRock
Volume One 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 Volume One
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5053Decca SKL.5053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL.9754 PSide A label
XZAL.975S PSide B label
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 16672-P
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Decca SLK 16672-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SKL 5053 / Decca SKL.5053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SKL 5053 / Decca SKL.5053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | Charro SKL 16 672LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | New Zealand | Wa-Hanna Records HW-32144LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Italy | Akarma AK 335LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | South Korea | Decca SKL.5053 / Si-Wan Records SRML0102LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | UK | Sunbeam Records SBRLP5044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | UK | Sunbeam RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Orange 70008LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Mystic Man6:47
- A2Appearance Is Everything, Style Is A Way Of Living4:31
- A3Brush With The Midnight Butterfly5:19
- B1Maybe Someday6:19
- B2Reality Presented As An Alternative4:57
- B3Naked Breakfast3:06
- B4Circle Of The Night3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Volume One are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Volume One are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2020.
When was Volume One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Germany. One of them is Decca SKL 5053, released July 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Volume One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 5053, SLK 16672-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-9754.P-IW and XZAL-9755.P-IW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Volume One 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.