UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4697Decca LK 4697
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6779-1ASide A, stamped
ARL-6780-1ASide B, stamped
ARL.6779Side A, label
ARL.6780Side B, label
Unit Four Plus Two1st Album
Vinyl pressings
1st Album
by Unit Four Plus Two · 1965
14 pressings10 countriesFolk RockPop RockRock
1st Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 1st Album
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3427
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 427
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS-1442-1SSide A:
SAHS-1442-2SSide B:
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 427
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS-1441-1ASide 1 Runout Stamped
SAHS-1442-1ASide 2 Runout Stamped
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 4697
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L6779/21B S1.1 A ARL-6779-1ASide 1
ARL6780 / 21 S1.1 A ARL-6780-1ASide 2
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3427
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Decca LKA 4697First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | London Records LL 3427First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | London Records PS 427First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Decca BLK 16358-PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4697First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Philippines | London Records LK 4697First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4697 / Decca LK 4697First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | London Records LL 3427First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | London Records PS 427First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records PS 427First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7106 / London Records LLN-7106LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GXF 2036LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GXF 2036LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | London Records LL 3427LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Concrete And Clay
- A2Sorrow And Pain
- A3Couldn't Keep It To Myself
- A4You'll Remember
- A5Cotton Fields
- A6500 Miles
- B1La Bamba
- B2You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
- B3Swing Down Chariot
- B4Wild Is The Wind
- B5The Girl From New York City
- B6Cross A Million Mountains
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1st Album are there?
14 vinyl pressings of 1st Album are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1978.
When was 1st Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca LK 4697.
How do I tell if my copy of 1st Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4697, LL 3427, PS 427, LKA 4697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-6779-1A and ARL-6780-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1st Album 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.
