Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 85 803 ITIsland Records 85 803 IT
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C 85803 A-1 Made in GermanySide A, stamped
C 85803 B-1 Made in GermanySide B, stamped
Tony HazzardLoudwater House
Vinyl pressings
Loudwater House
by Tony Hazzard · 1971
10 pressings9 countriesFolk RockRockFolkWorld
Loudwater House 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 Loudwater House
6 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bronze ILPS 9174
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9174 A-1U 1 ARunout Side A, stamped
ILPS 9174 B-1U 1 RRunout Side B, stamped
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 6396 014Island Records 6396 014
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6396014 1 380 Made in FranceSide A, stamped
6396014 2 380 Made in FranceSide B, stamped
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bronze YS-2653-BZ
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 85.803-IIsland Records 85.803-L
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
85803-L- A GSide A, stamped
85803-L- B GSide B, stamped
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bronze YS-2653-BZ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Bronze 6396 014 / Island Records 6396 014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Bronze 85 803 IT / Island Records 85 803 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Bronze YS-2653-BZFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Bronze YS-2653-BZFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Spain | Bronze 85.803-I / Island Records 85.803-LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Bronze ILPS 9174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | UNI Records UNI-73126 / UNI Records 73126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 73126LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Bronze 6537 213LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Bronze 6357 213LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Movie Man
- A2Daffodils
- A3Woman In The West
- A4Sara's Birthday
- A5Abbot Of The Vale
- A6Mum And Dad
- A7Redwoods Back Home
- B1Loudwater Zoo
- B2Another Day Will Come
- B3Lie Down
- B4Promised Land
- B5Don't Need To Anymore Now
- B6Loudwater House
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loudwater House are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Loudwater House are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Loudwater House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is Bronze 85 803 IT.
How do I tell if my copy of Loudwater House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 85 803 IT, ILPS 9174, 6396 014, YS-2653-BZ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 85803 A-1 Made in Germany and C 85803 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loudwater House 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.