US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower T 5027Tower T-5027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-5027-A-D1 -1 A *Side A runout
T-2-5027-B-D1 -1 B *Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Dirty Water
by The Standells · 1966
19 pressings5 countriesGarage RockBeatRockPop
Dirty Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Dirty Water
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower ST-5027Tower ST 5027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-5027-A-D1°-1BSide A, runout etched
ST-2-5027-B-D-1° 1-BSide B, runout etched
1 ✲Sides A & B, runout stamped
ST1-5027Side A, label
US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower ST 5027Tower ST-5027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
ST-5027-A 1-C IAMA Side Etch, except IAM in Δ stamp, variant 2
ST-5027-B 1-D IAMB Side Etch, except IAM in Δ stamp, variant 2
ST1-5027A Side Label
ST2-5027B Side Label
US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower T 5027Tower T-5027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-5027-G2 [IAM in triangle]Side A runout, stamped
T2-5027-F1 [IAM in triangle]Side B runout, stamped
T1-5027Side A label
T2-5027Side B label
US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower ST 5027Tower ST-5027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
ST1-5027A Side Label
ST2-5027B Side Label
ST-5027-A 1-D IAMA Side Etch, except IAM in Δ stamp
ST-5027-B 1-C IAMB Side Etch, except IAM in Δ stamp
Italy
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 5027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton T 5027 / Sparton 5027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton ST 5027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | Capitol Records T 5027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tower T 5027 / Tower T-5027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tower ST-5027 / Tower ST 5027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tower ST 5027 / Tower ST-5027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tower T 5027 / Tower T-5027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tower ST 5027 / Tower ST-5027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Tower T 5027 / Pegasus Productions PP 04612LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Tower T 5027 / Pegasus Productions PP 04612LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1988 | France | Tower T 5027 / Pegasus Productions PP 04612LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | France | Eva 12083 / Eva EV 12083LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Tower T 502749LP, Album, Mono, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono |
| 2016 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5546 / Universal Music Special Markets B0020044-01LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2019 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5546 / Universal Music Special Markets B0020044-01LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Elemental Music 700243LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Tower T 502749LP, Album, Mono, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Tower T 502749LP, Album, Mono, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Eva 12093 / Eva EV 12093LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Medication2:27
- A2Little Sally Tease2:35
- A3There Is A Storm Comin'2:43
- A419th Nervous Breakdown3:55
- A5Dirty Water2:48
- B1Pride & Devotion2:15
- B2Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White2:37
- B3Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go?2:10
- B4Why Did You Hurt Me2:30
- B5Rari3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dirty Water are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Dirty Water are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 2025.
When was Dirty Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Italy, Canada. One of them is Tower T 5027, released May 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Dirty Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 5027, ST-5027, ST 5027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T-1-5027-A-D1 -1 A * and T-2-5027-B-D1 -1 B *. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dirty Water 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.