Ireland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL.1004
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Labels, Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1004 A-1ΔXRunout side A
DOL 1004 B-1ΔXRunout side B
The Wolfe TonesLet The People Sing
Vinyl pressings
Let The People Sing
by The Wolfe Tones · 1972
10 pressings3 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Let The People Sing was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Let The People Sing
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Ireland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL.1004
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1004 AI △ XA Side runouts etched
DOL 1004 B-I △ XB Side runouts etched
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Boot Records BOS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BOS-7117-ASide A
BOS-7117-BSide B
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Boot Records BOS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Boot Records BOS 7117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Boot Records BOS 7117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL.1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL.1004LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1972 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL.1004LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1972 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL.1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ireland | Triskel Records TRL 1007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Metronome 2001 201.047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL.1004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Snowy Breasted Pearl
- A2Sean South Of Garryowen
- A3Twice Daily
- A4James Connolly
- A5Don't Stop Me Now
- A6Tiám In Appéars
- A7Come Out Ye Black & Tans
- B1On The One Road
- B2The Men Behind The Wire
- B3For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name
- B4Paddy Lie Back
- B5The First Of May
- B6Long Kesh
- B7A Nation Once Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The People Sing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let The People Sing are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
When was Let The People Sing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Ireland, Canada. One of them is Dolphin Records DOL.1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The People Sing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DOL.1004, BOS 7117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DOL 1004 A-1ΔX and DOL 1004 B-1ΔX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let The People Sing 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.