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Early In The Morning

by Vanity Fare · 1970

19 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop

Early In The Morning 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 Early In The Morning

14 pressings came out in 1970, 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.

US

1970
Label and catalog number
Page One 2502
Format
LP, Album · American Record Pressing
Runout / matrix

P02502 SA Bell Sound ARP 12-12-69 ∆14395 AUDIOMATRIXSide A runout

P02502 SB Bell Sound 12-12-69 ARP AUDIOMATRIXSide B runout

2502 SASide A label

2502 SBSide B label

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US

1970
Label and catalog number
Page One 2502
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

PO 2502 SA Bell Sound 12-12-69 AudioMatrixRunout Side A

PO 2502 SB Bell Sound 12-12-69 AudioMatrixRunout Side B

2502-SALabel Side A

2502-SALabel Side B

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US

1970
Label and catalog number
Page One 2502
Format
LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
Runout / matrix

P02502SA Bell Sound 12-12-69 ∆14395Side A runout

P02502SB Bell Sound 12-12-69 ∆14395-XSide B runout

2502-SASide A label

2502-SBSide B label

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US

1970
Label and catalog number
Page One 2502
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
Runout / matrix

AudioMatrix Bestway PO2502.SA Bell Sound 12-12-69Side A runout

AudioMatrix PO 2502 SB Bestway Bell Sound 12-12-69Side B runout

2502-SA-BWSide A label

2502-SB-BWSide B label

Full details of this pressing

US

1970
Label and catalog number
Page One 2502
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Label variation
Runout / matrix

PO2502SA Bell Sound 12-12-69 mastersoundSide A runout

PO2502SB Bell Sound 12-12-69 mastersoundSide B runout

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 19 vinyl pressings

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

1970s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970AustraliaPage One SPGL-933754First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970AustraliaPage One SPGL 9 33754First yearLP, Album, White LabelLP, Album, White Label
1970New ZealandPage One SPGL-933754 / Page One 2502First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970South AfricaPage One SPOL 8First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970TaiwanLiming Record LM 2357LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970USPage One 2502First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970CanadaPage One POS 2502First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
2000s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2009EuropeVinyl Lovers 900649LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaUniversal Summit SRA250.089 / Universal Summit SRA250-089LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?New ZealandHorizon HZ 64LP, AlbumLP, Album
?USPage One 2502LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Early In The Morning2:44
  2. A2In My Lonely Room2:48
  3. A3Music,Music,Music2:50
  4. A4Man Child2:50
  5. A5I Live For The Sun2:33
  6. B1Hitchin' A Ride3:05
  7. B2Highway Of Dreams2:38
  8. B3(I Remember) Summer Morning2:54
  9. B4Four Strong Winds2:27
  10. B5You Made Me Love You2:25
  11. B6Hey Baby2:22

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Early In The Morning are there?

19 vinyl pressings of Early In The Morning are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2009.

When was Early In The Morning first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is Page One 2502.

How do I tell if my copy of Early In The Morning is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2502, POS 2502, SPGL-933754, SPGL 9 33754) 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 Early In The Morning 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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