US
1971- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 14324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
71-L-2725-MLabel A
71-L-2955Label B
Side 1: K14324 71L2725-2
Side 2: K14324 712955 RE1-2X Z
The OsmondsDown By The Lazy River
Vinyl pressings
Down By The Lazy River
by The Osmonds · 1971
29 pressings15 countriesPop RockBubblegumRockPop
Down By The Lazy River was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Down By The Lazy River
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 14324MGM Records K14324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | MGM Records K 14324 / MGM Records K14324First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | MGM Records K 14324First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | MGM Records 2006 0967", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2065-096-DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2065 0967", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Denon International CD-1016-IN7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | MGM Records PHI 67", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Norway | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 0967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADown By The Lazy River2:53
- BHe's The Light Of The World2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down By The Lazy River are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Down By The Lazy River are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Down By The Lazy River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is MGM Records K 14324.
How do I tell if my copy of Down By The Lazy River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 14324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 71-L-2725-M and 71-L-2955. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down By The Lazy River 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.
