Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic NE-004
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-180301Label, side A
MX-180302Label, side B
Tommy BolinThe Grind
Vinyl pressings
The Grind
by Tommy Bolin · 1975
10 pressings6 countriesClassic RockRock
The Grind was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Grind
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records K 10730
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records K 10730
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
K-10730-A1
K-10730-B1
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records NE-004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records NE-004
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-NE-31755 SPLabel, side A
NE-31755 SPLabel, side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records NE-004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · PL - Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SE-NE 31755-4 PPRunout, side A
NE-31755-2 PPRunout, side A
ST-NE-31755-PLLabel, side A
NE-31755-PLLabel, side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Atlantic NE-004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Atlantic W 10730First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Atlantic NE 004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Portugal | Nemperor Records N-S-34-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Nemperor Records K 10730First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Nemperor Records K 10730First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1975 | US | Nemperor Records NE-004First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Nemperor Records NE-004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Nemperor Records NE-004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Nemperor Records NE-004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Grind2:55
- BHomeward Strut3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Grind are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Grind are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Grind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Australia, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Atlantic NE-004.
How do I tell if my copy of The Grind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NE-004, K 10730, W 10730, NE 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX-180301 and MX-180302. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Grind 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.
