US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74977
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11350 1 1Side 1 (variant 1)
7 11351 2 1Side 2 (variant 1)
7 11350 3 2Side 1 (variant 2)
7 11351 3 2Side 2 (variant 2)
The Nova LocalNova 1
Vinyl pressings
Nova 1
by The Nova Local · 1968
11 pressings6 countriesGarage RockPsychedelic RockRock
Nova 1 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 Nova 1
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Decca DL 4977
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74977
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: 71350 3 2
Side 2: 71351 3 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 34518
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG11350T1Stamped A Side
MG11351T2Stamped B Side
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 734518
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11450Side 1
7 11451Side 2
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74977Decca DL 7-4977
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11350 1 1 2A runout
7 11351 1 1B runout
(7 11350)A label
(7 11351)*B label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Decca DL 74977 / Decca DL 7-4977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 34518First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 4977First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 734518First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Decca 012.096LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | MCA Records MUPS 377LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Radioactive RRLP063LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Cosmic Rock COSMR0018LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca DL 74977LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1$5 A Ticket2:55
- A2If You Only Had The Time2:20
- A3Yascha Knew Deli Intimately0:35
- A4A Visit From It, The King1:15
- A5Tobacco Road6:35
- B1Hitch Hike2:50
- B2Morning Dew5:33
- B3Forgotten Man2:19
- B4Dear Jimi0:45
- B5And I Remember2:13
- B6John Knight's Body2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nova 1 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nova 1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 2023.
When was Nova 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 74977.
How do I tell if my copy of Nova 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74977, DL 4977, DL 34518, DL 734518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11350 1 1 and 7 11351 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nova 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.