US
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- Amos Records AAS8002
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AAS 8002 SA 3-1-71A runout
AAS 8002 SB 3-1-71B runout
8002 SAA label
8002 SBB label
Various ArtistsVanishing Point (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Vanishing Point (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1971
18 pressings9 countriesCountry RockBlues RockJazz-RockVocal
Vanishing Point was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Vanishing Point
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- Amos Records AAS8002Amos Records AAS-8002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AAS 8002 SA 1 (MR) ∆15783A side runout
AAS 8002 SB (MR) ∆15783-XB side runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Amos Records AAS8002Amos Records AAS-8002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
8002-SAA Side Label
8002-SBB Side Label
AAS 8002 SA 1 MR ∆15783A Side Etch exc MR[circled] stamp
AAS 8002 SB MR ∆15783-XB Side Etch exc MR[circled] stamp
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Amos Records AAS8002Amos Records AAS-8002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AAS 8002 SA 3-1-71A Side Etched
AAS 8002 SB 3-1-71B Side Etched
8002-SAA Side Label
8002-SBB Side Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8420London Records SHU.8420
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2308009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A MX168064-B 2308 008-1Side A runout, stamped
ZA MX168065 2308 008-2Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records 2308009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | London Records HAU 20.014 BFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Germany | London Records SHA-U 125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | London Records SHA-U 125First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | London Records SLC356First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | London Records SAH 6380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | MCA Records SMCA 541First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | London Records SHU 8420 / London Records SHU.8420First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Amos Records AAS8002 / Amos Records AAS-8002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Amos Records AAS8002 / Amos Records AAS-8002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Amos Records AAS8002First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Amos Records AAS8002 / Amos Records AAS-8002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Bell Records BELL 68010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista BLPM-42-ARLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Harkit Records HRKLP 8050LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records 31C 064 63162LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLS-4006LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Not On Label7", Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A-1Super Soul Theme1:45
- A-2The Girl Done Got It Together2:46
- A-3Where Do We Go From Here2:52
- A-4Welcome To Nevada1:50
- A-5Dear Jesus God3:58
- A-6Runaway Country4:10
- A-7You Got To Believe3:00
- B-1Love Theme2:36
- B-2So Tired2:07
- B-3Freedom Of Expression5:48
- B-4Mississippi Queen2:30
- B-5Sing Out For Jesus1:45
- B-6Over Me3:07
- B-7Nobody Knows2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vanishing Point are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Vanishing Point are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 2002.
When was Vanishing Point first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Amos Records AAS8002, released March 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Vanishing Point is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AAS8002, SHU 8420, 2308009, HAU 20.014 B) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AAS 8002 SA 3-1-71 and AAS 8002 SB 3-1-71. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vanishing Point 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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