US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2926
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2926-B2 (△ says I AM inside)Side 1, etched
ST2-2926-A1 (△ says I AM inside)Side 2, etched
The Human BeinzEvolutions
Vinyl pressings
Evolutions
by The Human Beinz · 1968
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Evolutions was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Evolutions
7 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2926Capitol Records ST-2926
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2926-H-3 1 ✲Runout etching side A
ST-2-2926-H-3 1 ✲Runout etching side B
ST-1-2926Side A Label
ST-2-2926Side B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2926
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
ST 1 2926 W1 #2 OSide 1, etched
ST 2 2926 W1 #1 OSide 2, etched
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2926
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2926-W2A side runout
ST2-2926-W2B side runout
ST1-2926A side label
ST2-2926B side label
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-8519
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red vinyl
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2926Capitol Records ST.2926
- 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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-2926First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8519First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8519First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 2926 / Capitol Records ST.2926First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST 2926First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST 2926 / Capitol Records ST-2926First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST 2926First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Greece | Capitol Records 062 1555381 / Capitol Records 062-1555381LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Capitol Records 062 1555381 / Capitol Records 062-1555381LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | UK | Decal LIK 5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Face2:32
- A2My Animal2:44
- A3Every Time Woman2:06
- A4Close Your Eyes2:26
- A5If You Don't Mind, Mrs. Applebee2:08
- B1I've Got To Keep On Pushing2:35
- B2Cement2:10
- B3Two Of A Kind5:05
- B4April 15th7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evolutions are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Evolutions are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1986.
When was Evolutions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2926.
How do I tell if my copy of Evolutions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2926, ST-2926, CP-8519) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-2926-B2 (△ says I AM inside) and ST2-2926-A1 (△ says I AM inside). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evolutions 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.