UK
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL 773Harvest 1E 062 ○ 04376
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHVL 773 A-1Side A
SHVL 773 B-1Side B
SHVL.773ALabel Side A
SHVL.773BLabel Side B
Third Ear BandThird Ear Band
Vinyl pressings
Third Ear Band
by Third Ear Band · 1970
13 pressings4 countriesFolk RockExperimentalPsychedelic RockRock
Third Ear Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Third Ear Band
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL-773
- Format
- LP · Factory Sample
France
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL 773Harvest 1E 062 - 04376
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHVL 773 A-1Stamped A
SHVL 773 B-1Stamped B
France
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL 773Harvest 1E 062 - 04376
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHVL 773 A-21Stamped A
SHVL 773 B-21Stamped B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL 773Harvest 1E 062 - 04376
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHVL 773 A-21 M6 278163Stamped A
SHVL 773 B-21 M6 278164Stamped 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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Harvest SHVL 773 / Harvest 1E 062 - 04376First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest SHVL-773First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | France | Harvest SHVL 773 / Harvest 1E 062 - 04376First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Harvest SHVL 773 / Harvest 1E 062 - 04376First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest SHVL 773 / Harvest 1E 062 ○ 04376First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80551LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80551LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80551LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | BGO Records BGOLP89LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Magic Box MBLP1031LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2025 | US | Antarctica Starts Here ASH104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Harvest SHVL 773 / Harvest 1 E 062 ○ 04376LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Harvest SHVL 773 / Harvest 1E 062 - 04376LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Air10:29
- A2Earth9:52
- B1Fire9:19
- B2Water7:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Third Ear Band are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Third Ear Band are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was Third Ear Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, France. One of them is Harvest SHVL 773, released June 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Third Ear Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHVL 773, SHVL-773) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHVL 773 A-1 and SHVL 773 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Third Ear Band 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.
