US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2878
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BS 2878 41122 BSide A runout etched
BS 2878 41123/ASide A runout etched
S41,122Label Side A
S41,123Label Side B
Van Dyke ParksClang Of The Yankee Reaper
Vinyl pressings
Clang Of The Yankee Reaper
by Van Dyke Parks · 1975
15 pressings8 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRockFolk
Clang Of The Yankee Reaper 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 Clang Of The Yankee Reaper
11 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2878
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 S BS 2878 41122IB SX BSide A runout
1 S BS 2878 41123.1B SX BSide B runout
S41,122Side A label
S41,123Side B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2878
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
\ S BS 2878 411221BA Runout Etching Variant 1
\ S BS 2878 411231BB Runout Etching Variant 1
BS 2878 41122B A S /A Runout Etching Variant 2
BS 2878 41123.1C A2 / SB Runout Etching Variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56161
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 56161-A1 2 ∴Runout side 1 stamped
K 56161-B1 2 ∴Runout side 2 stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56161
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
K 56161-A1 2 ∴Runout side 1 stamped
K 56161-B1 2 ∴Runout side 2 stamped
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2878
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX177232 BS2878-1Side A runout etched
MX177233 BS2878-2Side A runout etched
MX-177232Label Side A
MX-177233Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 161 / Warner Bros. Records BS 2878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10092WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10092WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records BS 2878First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 56161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 56161First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2878First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2878LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 161 / Warner Bros. Records BS 2878LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Edsel Records ED 213LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Bella Union BELLAV345 / Bella Union BELLACD345LP, CD, All Media, Album, Reissue | LP, CD, All Media, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Clang Of The Yankee Reaper3:39
- A2City On The Hill2:59
- A3Pass That Stage2:57
- A4Another Dream2:52
- A5You're A Real Sweetheart1:07
- B1Love Is The Answer3:15
- B2Iron Man3:02
- B3Tribute To Spree3:36
- B4Soul Train3:10
- B5Cannon In D2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Clang Of The Yankee Reaper are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Clang Of The Yankee Reaper are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 2012.
When was Clang Of The Yankee Reaper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2878.
How do I tell if my copy of Clang Of The Yankee Reaper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2878, K 56161, WB 56 161, P-10092W) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS 2878 41122 B and BS 2878 41123/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Clang Of The Yankee Reaper 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.
