Vinyl pressings
by Wild Turkey · 1971
Battle Hymn 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.
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
CHR 1002 A-1U RasputinRunout A-side, stamped/etched, variant 1
CHR 1002 B-1U RobRunout B-side, stamped/etched, variant 1
CHR 1002A-1U M 1 RasputinRunout A-side, stamped/etched, variant 2
CHR 1002B-1U Rob L 1Runout B-side, stamped/etched, variant 2
CHR 1002 A-1UA-side, stamped
CHR 1002 B-1UB-side, stamped
RasputinA-side, etched
RobB-side, etched
CHR 1002 A-1
CHR 1002 B-1
10 AA6307501 1Y 320Variant 1, side A runout stamped
10 AA6307501 2Y 320Variant 1, side B runout stamped
10 AA6307501 1Y 320 1 B[sideways]Variant 2, side A runout stamped
10 AA6307501 2Y 320 1 C[sideways]Variant 2, side B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Denmark | Chrysalis CHR 1002 / Chrysalis CHR1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Chrysalis 040 1002 L / Chrysalis CHR 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1002 / Chrysalis CHR1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Australia | Chrysalis SCYL 934622 / Chrysalis SCYL-934,622LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2070LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 5C 062-93117LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Chrysalis SCYL 934622 / Chrysalis CHR 1002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Chrysalis 63 07 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2070LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2070LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2070LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Chrysalis CHR 1003 / Chrysalis CHR-1003LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Magic Box MBLP1024LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Reprise Records MS 2070LP, Album | LP, Album |
17 vinyl pressings of Battle Hymn are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 2021.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1002, released November 19, 1971.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1002, 6307 501, 040 1002 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1002 A-1U Rasputin and CHR 1002 B-1U Rob. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
