US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2011 A S STERLING
KSBS 2011 B S STERLING
The Lovin' SpoonfulJohn Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1
by The Lovin' Spoonful · 1970
16 pressings7 countriesRock & RollBluegrassRockBlues
John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1 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 John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1
11 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2011 A S STERLINGRunout A
KSBS 2011 B S STERLING LHRunout B
KSBS 2011 ALabel A
KSBS 2011 BLabel B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2011 A S STERLINGSide A runout
KSBS 2011 B S HI STERLINGSide B runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2011 A S STERLINGRunout A
KSBS 2011 B S STERLINGRunout B
KSBS 2011 ALabel A
KSBS 2011 BLabel B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2011 A-1 3-5-71 44Side A stamped except date and 44
KSBS 2011 B-1 3-5-71 44Side B stamped except date and 44
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Kama Sutra YS-2424-KSFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Kama Sutra 2361 003First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Kama Sutra YS-2424-KSFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2011LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1974 | France | Kama Sutra 840 064LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Kama Sutra 840 064LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.23133 AOLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Axis AX 701456LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Do You Believe In Magic?2:04
- A2You Didn't Have To Be So Nice2:29
- A3She Is Still A Mystery3:00
- A4Younger Generation2:40
- A5Coconut Grove2:38
- A6Six O'Clock2:38
- B1Jug Band Music2:49
- B2Blues In The Bottle2:10
- B3Boredom2:23
- B4Night Owl Blues3:00
- B5Nashville Cats2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1989.
When was John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Japan, Canada. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2011, 2361 003, YS-2424-KS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSBS 2011 A S STERLING and KSBS 2011 B S STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is John Sebastian Song Book Vol. 1 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.
