US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Third World Recordings TCLP 3001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TCLP-3001 ASide A etched
TCLP 3001 BSide B etched
The ShaggsPhilosophy Of The World
Vinyl pressings
Philosophy Of The World
by The Shaggs · 1969
14 pressings3 countriesPsychedelic RockGarage RockFolk RockRock
Philosophy Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Philosophy Of The World
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Third World Recordings TCLP 3001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | Red Rooster Records 103 / Rounder Records 3032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Light In The Attic LITA 151LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2016 | USA, Canada & Europe | Light In The Attic LITA 151LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Japan | Light In The Attic LITA 151LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | US | Light In The Attic LITA 151LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Light In The Attic LITA 151 / Light In The Attic LITA 151-1-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Light In The Attic LITA 151LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Philosophy Of The World
- A2That Little Sports Car
- A3Who Are Parents
- A4My Pal Foot Foot
- A5My Companion
- A6I'm So Happy When You're Near
- B1Things I Wonder
- B2Sweet Thing
- B3It's Halloween
- B4Why Do I Feel
- B5What Should I Do
- B6We Have A Savior
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Philosophy Of The World are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Philosophy Of The World are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was Philosophy Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Third World Recordings TCLP 3001.
How do I tell if my copy of Philosophy Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TCLP 3001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TCLP-3001 A and TCLP 3001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Philosophy Of The World 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.