US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records SLP 2039Laurie Records SLP2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
U4RS-8596-1 [MR logo] △10764Runout side A
U4RS-8597-1 [MR logo] △10764-XRunout side B
2039 ALabel side A
2039 BLabel side B
The Royal GuardsmenThe Return Of The Red Baron
Vinyl pressings
The Return Of The Red Baron
by The Royal Guardsmen · 1967
11 pressings6 countriesFolk RockGarage RockPop RockRock
The Return Of The Red Baron was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Return Of The Red Baron
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records LLP 2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LLP 2039A-1A o D 2 P R ISide A runout, etched
LLP 2039B-1A o A D & ISide B runout, etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records SLP 2039Laurie Records SLP2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
U4RS-8596-1 [MR logo] △10764Runout side A
U4RS-8597-1 [MR logo] △10764-XRunout side B
U4RS-8596-1Label side A
U4RS-8597-1Label side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records SLP 2039Laurie Records SLP2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP 2039-1A-1B-1 U4RS-8596--1B A 2Runout side A
SLP 2039-1B U4RS-8597--1 B-1 V 5Runout side B
2039 ALabel side A
2039 BLabel side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAP 8351London American Recordings HAP 8351
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHP.8351
- 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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Universal Record Club SU-881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Canada | Laurie Records LLP 2039First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Stateside SSLM 6032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HAP 8351 / London American Recordings HAP 8351First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | London Records SHP.8351First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | London Records SHP.8351 / London American Recordings SHP.8351First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Laurie Records SLP 2039 / Laurie Records SLP2039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Laurie Records LLP 2039First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Laurie Records SLP 2039 / Laurie Records SLP2039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Laurie Records SLP 2039 / Laurie Records SLP2039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | London Records ZA 6321LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Airplane Song (My Airplane)2:40
- A2I'm A Man2:32
- A3Any Wednesday2:08
- A4Shot Down2:42
- A5I'm Not Gonna Stay2:01
- A6So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star2:10
- B1The Return Of The Red Baron2:40
- B2Gimme Some Lovin'2:44
- B3Om2:45
- B4Searchin' For The Good Times2:12
- B5I Need You Girl2:00
- B6Leaving Me2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Return Of The Red Baron are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Return Of The Red Baron are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was The Return Of The Red Baron first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Laurie Records SLP 2039.
How do I tell if my copy of The Return Of The Red Baron is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 2039, LLP 2039, HAP 8351, SHP.8351) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U4RS-8596-1 [MR logo] △10764 and U4RS-8597-1 [MR logo] △10764-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Return Of The Red Baron 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.
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