US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS 74004Elektra EKL-4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS 74004 ASide A runout
EKS 74004 BSide B runout
EKS-74004-ASide A label
EKS-74004-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Tim Buckley
by Tim Buckley · 1966
37 pressings9 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Tim Buckley 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 Tim Buckley
17 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Allentown Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKL-4004A ARC 10-21-66 [initials]A-Side Runout, Variant 1, etched
EKL 4004B ARC 10-21-66 [initials]B-Side Runout, Variant 1, etched
EKL-4004A BA ARC 9/19/6A-Side Runout, Variant 2, etched
EKL 4004B BA ARC 10/15/6B-Side Runout, Variant 2, etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS 74004A ARC10-14-68Etched Runout Side A - Variant 1
EKS 74004B ARC10-14-68Etched Runout Side B - Variant 1
EKS 74004A ARC 6-25-8Etched Runout Side A - Variant 2
EKS 74004B ARC 6-25-68Etched Runout Side B - Variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS 74004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS - 74004A (M) MR [within a circle stamped]Side A etched
EKS - 74004B (M) MR [within a circle stamped]Side B etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS 74004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS 74004A (MR) Δ9812
EKS 74004B (MR) Δ9812-X
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Elektra EKS 74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLXEK 115 30First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Elektra EKL-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Elektra EKS 74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Elektra EKL-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Elektra EKS-74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS 74004 / Elektra EKL-4004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKL-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS-74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKL-4004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS-74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS 74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS 74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS 74004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS 74004LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS 74004LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | Australia | Elektra EKS 74004 / Elektra EKS-74004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Portugal | Elektra ELE 42010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Bulgaria | БалкантонLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Elektra EKS-74004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Elektra MOVLP676 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP676LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP676 / Elektra MOVLP676LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Elektra RGM-2089 / Real Gone Music RGM-2089LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Elektra RGM-2089 / Real Gone Music RGM-2089LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Elektra EKS-74004 / Elektra EKS 74004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Elektra EKS 74004LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Elektra K 42070LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-74004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-74004LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-74004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-74004LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't See You2:40
- A2Wings2:30
- A3Song Of The Magician3:05
- A4Strange Street Affair Under Blue3:10
- A5Valentine Melody3:40
- A6Aren't You The Girl2:01
- B1Song Slowly Song4:13
- B2It Happens Every Time1:49
- B3Song For Jainie2:43
- B4Grief In My Soul2:03
- B5She Is3:05
- B6Understand Your Man3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tim Buckley are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Tim Buckley are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 2026.
When was Tim Buckley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra EKS 74004.
How do I tell if my copy of Tim Buckley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS 74004, EKL-4004, EKS-74004, CLVLXEK 115 30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS 74004 A and EKS 74004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tim Buckley 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.
