UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059027 1F//1 ▽** 1 1Side A:
6059027 2F//1 1 1 2Side B:
WarhorseSt. Louis
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis
by Warhorse · 1971
13 pressings12 countriesHard RockRock
St. Louis 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 St. Louis
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059 027 1YLabel
6059 027 2YLabel
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6059038 1 380 ∴2A side runout
6059 038 2 380B side runout
6059 038 1A Side Label
6059 038 2B Side Label
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6059027 1W 320Runout [stamped] side A
10 AA6059027 2W 320Runout [stamped] side B
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6059 027.2Label side A
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SFL-1361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 6059027 1 111 +/ISide A:
6059027 2 111 +Side B:
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Vertigo 6059 038First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 027First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-1361First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-1361First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Lebanon | Vertigo 6059 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | Vertigo 6276 005First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6059027 / Vertigo 6059 027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Norway | Vertigo 6059 027 / Vertigo 6059.027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059027 / Vertigo 6 059 027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Vertigo 6059 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASt. Louis3:50
- BNo Chance3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis are there?
13 vinyl pressings of St. Louis are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was St. Louis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 027.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 027, 6059 038, SFL-1361, 6276 005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059027 1F//1 ▽** 1 1 and 6059027 2F//1 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is St. Louis 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.
