US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R-536L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
XITPlight Of The Redman
Vinyl pressings
Plight Of The Redman
by XIT · 1972
16 pressings9 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Plight Of The Redman was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Plight Of The Redman
13 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 536 L
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA HOLLYWOOD pressing
- Runout / matrix
R-537 L HS-1927-2 H (stamped) A4RS-5144-1-B (stamped) "mK"?Side 1, etched & stamped
R-536 L HS-1928-2 H (stamped) A4RS-5145-1-B (stamped) "mK"?Side 2, etched & stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 536LRare Earth R-536L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1927-2 R 536L S-1. dh. TVC A4RS-5144-1-DRunout side A
HS-1928-2 R536L S-2. dh . TVC A4RS-5145-1-DRunout side B
HS-1927-2Label side A
HS-1928-2Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R-536L
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R536LRare Earth R-536L-DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
UK
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth SREA 4002Rare Earth SREA.4002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SREA 4002 A-1 R 1Side A runout, stamped
SREA 4002 B-1 R 1Side B runout, stamped
SREA.4002ASide A label, in parentheses
SREA.4002BSide B label, in parentheses
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Rare Earth SREA 5001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Rare Earth R-536LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Greece | Tamla Motown SGTML 15First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Rare Earth RSL ST 61006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Rare Earth 5C 058-93622First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Rare Earth 5C 054-93622First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Rare Earth 5C 058-93622LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1972 | South Africa | Rare Earth REC 6003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Rare Earth R-536LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Rare Earth R536L / Rare Earth R-536L-DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Rare Earth R 536 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Rare Earth R 536L / Rare Earth R-536LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Rare Earth R-536LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Rare Earth SREA 4002 / Rare Earth SREA.4002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Commander 39001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warrior R-536LLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Beginning4:25
- A2At Peace4:21
- A3I Was Raised2:56
- A4I Am Happy About You ( Nihaa Shil Hozho)7:05
- B1The Coming Of The Whiteman3:56
- B2War Cry2:46
- B3Someday4:02
- B4End3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plight Of The Redman are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Plight Of The Redman are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1985.
When was Plight Of The Redman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Rare Earth R-536L.
How do I tell if my copy of Plight Of The Redman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-536L, R 536 L, R 536L, R536L) 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 Plight Of The Redman 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.
