UK
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- York Records SYK 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
SYK-505-A-1KRunout side A
SYK-505-B-1KRunout side B
SYK.505ALabel side A
SYK.505BLabel side B
The SettlersThe Lightning Tree
Vinyl pressings
The Lightning Tree
by The Settlers · 1971
16 pressings7 countriesVocalFolkThemePop
The Lightning Tree 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 The Lightning Tree
11 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- York Records SYK 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
SYK 505 ALabel side A
SYK 505 BLabel side B
UK
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- York Records SYK 505
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
SYK 505 ALabel side A
SYK 505 BLabel side B
UK
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- York Records SYK 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
SYK 505 ALabel side A
SYK 505 BLabel side B
UK
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- York Records SYK 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
SYK-505-A-1KLabel side A
SYK-505-B-1KLabel side B
UK
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- York Records SYK 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
SYK 505 A -1 KTRunout Side A
SYK 505 B-1 KTRunout Side B
SYK 505 ALabel side A
SYK 505 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Decca 84.018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 044First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | York Records SYK 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Decca P-SYK 5057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 209267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 209267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | New Zealand | Sambo SBO 997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Portugal | Decca P-SYK 5057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALightning Tree2:36
- BJust This Side Of Nowhere3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lightning Tree are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Lightning Tree are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Lightning Tree first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is York Records SYK 505, released July 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lightning Tree is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SYK 505, 84.018, 6103 044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SYK-505-A-1K and SYK-505-B-1K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lightning Tree 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.