US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 31103-1A PSide A runout
o P BL 31103-1A PSide B runout
AL 31103SIde A label
BL 31103Side B label
The RascalsThe Island Of Real
Vinyl pressings
The Island Of Real
by The Rascals · 1972
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
The Island Of Real 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 The Island Of Real
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31103-1C 1 S A5Side A runout
o P BL-31103-1B 1 S B3Side B runout
AL 31103SIde A label
BL 31103Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31103-1D 1T CSide A runout
o P BL-31103-1C 1T DSide B runout
AL 31103SIde A label
BL 31103Side B label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64756
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31103
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SOPL 109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 109First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 64756 / CBS KC 31103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | CBS S 64756First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 2195LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10310LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lucky Day3:06
- A2Saga Of New York4:05
- A3Be On The Real Side3:32
- A4Jungle Walk3:02
- A5Brother Tree3:39
- A6Island Of Real4:50
- B1Hummin' Song3:56
- B2Echoes3:09
- B3Buttercup5:06
- B4Time Will Tell4:06
- B5Lament6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Island Of Real are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Island Of Real are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was The Island Of Real first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia KC 31103.
How do I tell if my copy of The Island Of Real is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31103, S 64756, SOPL 109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o P AL 31103-1A P and o P BL 31103-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Island Of Real 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.
