UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram SML 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9179.P-1W 1 BCRunout, A-side, stamped
ZAL-9180.P-1W 1 BURunout, B-side, stamped
ZAL 9179PLabel side A
ZAL 9180PLabel side B
The Keef Hartley BandThe Battle Of North West Six
Vinyl pressings
The Battle Of North West Six
by The Keef Hartley Band · 1969
13 pressings8 countriesBlues RockJazz-RockJazzRock
The Battle Of North West Six was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Battle Of North West Six
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DML 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-9179P-1AStamped A Side
ARL-9180P-1AStamped B Side
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram SML 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9179.P-1W wRunout stamp side A, second 'w' etched
ZAL-9180.P-1WRunout stamp side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18035
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 9179 Bell Sound (MR) Δ14324 ①Side A runout, stamped/etched
ZAL 9180 Bell Sound (MR) Δ14324-X ②Side B runout, stamped/etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18035Deram DES - 18035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Press
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9179Side A etched
ZAL-9180 11-14-69Side B etched
ZAL-9179-BWSide A Label
ZAL-9180-BWSide B Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deram DES 18035Deram DES - 18035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T 1 ZAL-9179Side A runout
T 1 ZAL-9180-1 ABSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Deram DES 18035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Deram SML 1.054 / Deram SML 1054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Deram SML 1054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Deram SMLM 1054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Deram SML 1054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Deram DML 1054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Deram SML 1054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Deram DES 18035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Deram DES 18035 / Deram DES - 18035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Deram DES 18035 / Deram DES - 18035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Uruguay | Deram DES 18035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Deram DL 18LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deram SML 1054LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1The Dansette Kid / Hartley Jam For Bread3:59
- A2Don't Give Up4:07
- A3Me And My Woman4:24
- A4Hickory2:45
- A5Don't Be Afraid4:25
- B1Not Foolish, Not Wise3:58
- B2Waiting Around2:29
- B3Tadpole7:06
- B4Poor Mabel (You're Just Like Me)3:11
- B5Believe In You5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Battle Of North West Six are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Battle Of North West Six are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was The Battle Of North West Six first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Deram SML 1054.
How do I tell if my copy of The Battle Of North West Six is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SML 1054, DML 1054, DES 18035, SML 1.054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9179.P-1W 1 BC and ZAL-9180.P-1W 1 BU. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Battle Of North West Six 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.
