Norway
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 812
- Format
- 7", Single
Vin CardinalLet The Water Run Down
Vinyl pressings
Let The Water Run Down
by Vin Cardinal · 1971
10 pressings8 countriesRoots ReggaeCalypsoReggaeLatin
Let The Water Run Down 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 Let The Water Run Down
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2062-M1 MR Δ83131Runout Side A
A&M 2063-M2 MR Δ83131-XRunout Side B
2062A-Side Label
2063B-Side Label
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-4186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-4186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | A&M Records 1.234First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45013First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK-4186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | A&M Records AMS 812First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1234First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | A&M Records 13.1947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet The Water Run Down
- BSeason Of The Witch
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The Water Run Down are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let The Water Run Down are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Let The Water Run Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Norway, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 812.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The Water Run Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 812, AMS 846, 1234, AMK-4186) 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 Let The Water Run Down 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.