US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Probe CPLP 4504Probe CPLP-4504-S
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CPLP 4504 S-A ILW LW SSRunout etching side A
CPLP 4504 S-B LW ILW SSRunout etching side B
The LitterEmerge
Vinyl pressings
Emerge
by The Litter · 1969
11 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockAcid RockGarage Rock
Emerge 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 Emerge
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Probe CPLP 4504Probe CPLP-4504-S
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Probe CPLP 4504Probe CPLP-4504-S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CPLP 4504 S - A ∆13764 ILW LW SSSide A, etched
PR (in circle)Side A, stamped
CPLP 4504 S - B ∆13764-X ILW LW SSSide B, etched
Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 19 515Probe RS 19 515
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Made in GermanyRunout Side A + B
76 395 ALabel - Side A
76 395 BLabel - Side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Probe CPLP 4504
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1969- Label and catalog number
- Probe CPLP 4504-S
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Belgium | Command RS 19 515 / Probe RS 19 515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Probe CPLP 4504First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Peru | Probe CPLP 4504-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Probe CPLP 4504 / Probe CPLP-4504-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Probe CPLP 4504 / Probe CPLP-4504-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Probe CPLP 4504 / Probe CPLP-4504-SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Probe SPB 1004 / Probe 1E 062 ◦ 90700LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Big Beat Records WIK 68LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Big Beat Records WIK68LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Russia | Lilith LR157LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Purple Pyramid CLP 1799LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Journeys2:15
- A2Feeling2:50
- A3Silly People3:30
- A4Blue Ice3:14
- A5For What It's Worth5:18
- B1Little Red Book3:35
- B2Breakfast At Gardenson's3:00
- B3Future Of The Past12:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emerge are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Emerge are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 2014.
When was Emerge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Belgium, Canada, Peru. One of them is Probe CPLP 4504.
How do I tell if my copy of Emerge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CPLP 4504, RS 19 515, CPLP 4504-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPLP 4504 S-A ILW LW SS and CPLP 4504 S-B LW ILW SS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emerge 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.