US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4299ABC Records 45-D-4299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1543Runout, side A, etched
1544Runout, side B, etched
AMP 45-01543Label Side A
AMP 45-01544Label Side B
Three Dog NightNever Been To Spain
Vinyl pressings
Never Been To Spain
by Three Dog Night · 1971
36 pressings16 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Never Been To Spain 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 Never Been To Spain
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Dunhill D-4299ABC Records D-4299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1543-2Runout - Side A (Variant 1)
1544 1BRunout - Side B (Variant 1)
T 1543-1 T11Runout - Side A (Variant 2)
T 1544-1 T11Runout - Side B (Variant 2)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4299ABC Records 45-D-4299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01543Side A Runout [Hand-Etched]
01544Side B Runout [Hand-Etched]
45-01543 SPSide A Label
45-01544 SPSide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4299ABC Records 45-D-4299
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1543 PPRunout side A
1544 PPRunout side B
AMP 45-01543-PLLabel side A
AMP 45-01544-PLLabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4299ABC Records D-4299
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1543 1C S 11Runout - Side A
1544 1B S 11Runout - Side B
1543 1C S 1Variant Runout - Side A
1544 1C S 1Variant Runout - Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4299ABC Records 45-D-4299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
01543Side A Runout, etched
01544 SRCSide B Runout, etched
45-01543 SPSide A Label
45-01544 SPSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Stateside D-4299First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Stateside JSS 1346First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 554First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 554First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4299 / ABC Records 45-D-4299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill D-4299 / ABC Records D-4299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4299 / ABC Records 45-D-4299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill D-4299 / ABC Records D-4299First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4299 / ABC Records 45-D-4299First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill D-4299 / ABC Records D-4299First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4299 / ABC Records 45-D-4299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Probe PRO-97837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-4299 / ABC Records D-42997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-42997", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-93 1517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Goldies 45 D-14647", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dunhill 45-D-4299 / ABC Records 45-D-42997", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ANever Been To Spain3:42
- BPeace Of Mind3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Been To Spain are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Never Been To Spain are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Never Been To Spain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Jamaica, South Africa. One of them is Dunhill 45-D-4299.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Been To Spain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-D-4299, D-4299, PRO 554, JSS 1346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1543 and 1544. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Been To Spain 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.
