US
1972- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 2065
- Format
- LP, Album
The Mom And DadsSouvenirs
Vinyl pressings
Souvenirs
by The Mom And Dads · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
Souvenirs was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Souvenirs
5 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPL 34667GNP Crescendo GNPL-34,667
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 SMX 40835 2ASide A Runout, etched
2 SMX 40836. 2ASide B Runout, etched
SMX40835Side A Label
SMX40836Side B Label
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 17013MCA Records MCA 7013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG7-1054-2 WISide 1 runout hand etched
MG-7-1055-2 WISide 2 runout hand etched
MG7-1054Side 1 label
MG7-1055Side 2 label
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 7013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG-7-1054-2 WISide 1 etched [4 overwrites a 5]
MG7-1055-2 WISide 2 etched
MG7-1054Side 1 label
MG7-1055Side 2 label
South Africa
1972- Label and catalog number
- MVN MVC 3543
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | GNP Crescendo GNPL 34667 / GNP Crescendo GNPL-34,667First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 17013 / MCA Records MCA 7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | MVN MVC 3543First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 17013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | GNP Crescendo GNPL-34667LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 7013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 17013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 7013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rippling River Waltz3:26
- A2Walking The Floor Over You2:14
- A3Darkness On The Delta2:21
- A4Lies1:55
- A5Beautiful Ohio2:58
- A6My Little Girl2:00
- B1Arizona Waltz3:00
- B2Alley Cat3:13
- B3Whispering2:33
- B4Varsovienne2:20
- B5Maggie Blues2:24
- B6Five Foot Two2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Souvenirs are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Souvenirs are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Souvenirs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNPS 2065.
How do I tell if my copy of Souvenirs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNPS 2065, GNPL 34667, MCA 17013, MCA 7013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Souvenirs 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.