US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PP-LA004-F
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING T1 PP-LA004-F-A-1Side A runout etched, STERLING stamped
STERLING T1 PP-LA004-F-B-1Side B runout etched, STERLING stamped
Townes Van ZandtThe Late Great Townes Van Zandt
Vinyl pressings
The Late Great Townes Van Zandt
by Townes Van Zandt · 1972
13 pressings5 countriesCountry BluesCountry RockFolk RockRock
The Late Great Townes Van Zandt was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Late Great Townes Van Zandt
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PP-LA004-F
- Format
- LP, Album · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PP-LA004-F1-RE ̶3̶ (2) STERLING GFRunout, Side A
PP-LA004-F-2 STERLING GFRunout, Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PP-LA004-F
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PP-LA004-F1-RE ̶3̶ (2) STERLING GF S 66Side A runout, etched; "STERLING" stamped
PP-LA004-F-2 STERLING GF 66Side B runout, etched; "STERLING" stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PP-LA004-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PP-LA004-F-A ̶1 STERLING GF A3Side A runout, variant 1
PP-LA004-F-B-1 STERLING A5 T1Side B runout, variant 1
T1 PP-LA004-F-A ̶1 STERLING GF A7Side A runout, variant 2
T1 PP-LA004-F-B-1 STERLING A7Side B runout, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PP-LA004-F
- Format
- LP, Album · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PP-LA004-F1-RE ̶3̶ (2) STERLING GFRunout, Side A
PP-LA004-F-2 STERLING GFRunout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Poppy PP-LA004-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Poppy PP-LA004-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Poppy PP-LA004-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Poppy PP-LA004-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Poppy PP-LA004-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UAS29442LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Decal LIK 49LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Tomato 2696271LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Charly Records LIK 49LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2013 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-22LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-22 / Omnivore Recordings 816651011100LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | Europe | Charly Records CHARLY L 175LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | United Artists Records UAS29442LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1No Lonesome Tune4:25
- A2Sad Cinderella4:15
- A3German Mustard2:56
- A4Don't Let The Sunshine Fool You2:32
- A5Honky Tonkin'3:45
- A6Snow Don't Fall2:25
- B1Fraulein2:42
- B2Poncho & Lefty3:40
- B3If I Needed You3:48
- B4Silver Ships Of Andilar5:11
- B5Heavenly Houseboat Blues2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Late Great Townes Van Zandt are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Late Great Townes Van Zandt are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2015.
When was The Late Great Townes Van Zandt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Poppy PP-LA004-F.
How do I tell if my copy of The Late Great Townes Van Zandt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PP-LA004-F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING T1 PP-LA004-F-A-1 and STERLING T1 PP-LA004-F-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Late Great Townes Van Zandt 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.
