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On The Shore

by Trees · 1970

14 pressings3 countriesFolk RockRock

On The Shore was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 On The Shore

3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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

1970
Label and catalog number
CBS 64168CBS S 64168
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

S-64168-A1 7 ARunout Side A

S-64168-B1 5 ARunout Side B

S 64168 ALabel Side A

S 64168 BLabel Side B

Full details of this pressing

Europe

1970
Label and catalog number
CBS 64168CBS S 64168
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

S∙64168-1A-Side Runout, Etched

S∙64168-2B-Side Runout, Etched

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970EuropeCBS 64168 / CBS S 64168First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970UKCBS 64168 / CBS S 64168First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970UKCBS 64168 / CBS S 64168First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971EuropeCBS S 64168LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1971JapanEpic EPIA-53017LP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1971JapanEpic EPIA-53017LP, AlbumLP, Album
1980s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1987UKDecal LIK 12LP, Reissue, AlbumLP, Reissue, Album
1987UKDecal LIK 12LP, Reissue, AlbumLP, Reissue, Album
2000s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2008UKSunbeam Records SBR2LP5057LP, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Reissue, Remastered
2010s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2011EuropeMusic On Vinyl MOVLP184LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2020s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2021UKEarth Records EARTHLP035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2022UKEarth Records EARTHLP035BLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited
2022UKEarth EARTHLP035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited
2022UKEarth Records EARTHLP035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl

Tracklist

  1. A1Soldiers Three1:50
  2. A2Murdoch5:05
  3. A3Streets Of Derry7:30
  4. A4Sally Free And Easy10:40
  5. B1Fool5:20
  6. B2Adam's Toon1:10
  7. B3Geordie5:05
  8. B4While The Iron Is Hot3:20
  9. B5Little Sadie3:05
  10. B6Polly On The Shore6:10

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of On The Shore are there?

14 vinyl pressings of On The Shore are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 2022.

When was On The Shore first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Europe. One of them is CBS 64168.

How do I tell if my copy of On The Shore is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 64168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is On The Shore 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.

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