US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74043-A-RE 1 - CTH RL SSRunout etching side A
EKS-74043-B-RE 1 - CTH RL SSRunout etching side B
Tom PaxtonThe Things I Notice Now
Vinyl pressings
The Things I Notice Now
by Tom Paxton · 1969
15 pressings5 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
The Things I Notice Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Things I Notice Now
7 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74043-A G.T.Runout etching side A
EKS-74043-B G.T.Runout etching side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74043
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74043Elektra EKS 74043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EKS 74043 - A1 ⋀Side A run-out
EKS 74043 - B1 ⋀Side B run-out
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74043-ASide A runout
EKS-74043-BSide B runout
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue SLVLXEK 418
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Elektra EKS-74043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue SLVLXEK 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Elektra EKS-74043 / Viking EKS-74043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74043LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Elektra EKS-74043 / Elektra EKS 74043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74043 SPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Elektra EKS-74043LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Elektra EKS-74043LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Elektra EKS-74043 / Elektra EKS 74043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bishop Cody's Last Request3:30
- A2Wish I Had A Troubadour3:22
- A3About The Children3:03
- A4I Give You The Morning2:44
- A5The Things I Notice Now3:08
- B1The Iron Man15:02
- B2All Night Long2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Things I Notice Now are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Things I Notice Now are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1983.
When was The Things I Notice Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Elektra EKS-74043.
How do I tell if my copy of The Things I Notice Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-74043, SLVLXEK 418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS-74043-A-RE 1 - CTH RL SS and EKS-74043-B-RE 1 - CTH RL SS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Things I Notice Now 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.
