US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6796United Artists Records UAS 6796
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 UAS 6796-1-1Runout A
T 1 UAS 6796-2-1Runout B
The VenturesNew Testament
Vinyl pressings
New Testament
by The Ventures · 1971
13 pressings10 countriesAfro-CubanPop RockRockLatin
New Testament 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 New Testament
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6796United Artists Records UAS 6796
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6796-1 RE 3Runout Side A
UAS 6796-2 RE 2 3-23Runout Side B
UAS 6796-1 RE-2Runout Side A, Variant 2
UAS 6796-2 RE-1Runout Side B, Variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6796United Artists Records UAS 6796
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6796-1Runout A, variant 1
UAS 6796-2Runout B, variant 1
UAS 6796-1 3-15-71 44Runout A, variant 2
UAS 6796-2 3-15-71 44Runout B, variant 2
Argentina
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 5174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SUAL-934,229
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6796
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS6796-A RE-2Runout A
UAS6796-2 RE-1Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 | Argentina | United Artists Records 5174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL-934,229First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS-6796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Denmark | United Artists Records UAS-6796 / United Artists Records UAS 6796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Liberty LP-80246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Peru | United Artists Records UAS 6796First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Singapore | United Artists Records UAS-6796 / Liberty UAS-6796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Liberty LYC 1225 / Liberty LYC 1225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-6796 / United Artists Records UAS 6796First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-6796 / United Artists Records UAS 6796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-6796 / United Artists Records UAS 6796First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | United Artists Records UAS-6796 / United Artists Records UAS 6796LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Liberty LBS 83 504 ILP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Good Mornin' Captain4:50
- A2Testament4:40
- A3Free2:14
- A4Oye Como Va4:43
- A5Wild World3:38
- A6Katana4:18
- B1Whole Lotta Love3:04
- B2What Is Life2:55
- B3Novios Para Siempre4:37
- B4Spirit3:18
- B5She's A Lady2:45
- B6Pesado2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New Testament are there?
13 vinyl pressings of New Testament are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was New Testament first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS-6796.
How do I tell if my copy of New Testament is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS-6796, 5174, SUAL-934,229, LP-80246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 1 UAS 6796-1-1 and T 1 UAS 6796-2-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New Testament 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.
