UK
February 1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury LOOK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
One-Two-Five
by 10cc · 1980
17 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
One-Two-Five was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 One-Two-Five
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6008 046
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 24 10 A6008046 1W STRAWBERRYRunout A, stamped
2 24 10 AA6008046 2W STRAWBERRYRunout B, stamped
X_ TECHNICSRunout B, etched
6008 046. 1Label Side A
Ecuador
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-70042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6173 514
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Y2 TechnicsRunout [etched] both sides
STRAWBERRY POLYGRAM 00 MER 6173514 ARunout [stamped] side A
STRAWBERRY POLYGRAM 00 MER 6173514 BRunout [stamped] side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6008 046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6008046 1W STRAWBERRY 1 BRunout side A Variant 1
10 AA6008046 1W ½ TECHNICS STRAWBERRY 1 BRunout side B Variant 1
10 AA6008046 1W ½ TECHNICS STRAWBERRY 1 CRunout side A Variant 2
10 AA6008046 2W ½ TECHNICS STRAWBERRY 1 BRunout side B Variant 2
Ireland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury LOOK 1
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Mercury 6008 046First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Mercury 6173 514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6008 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury LOOK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Mercury 6008 046First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury SFL-2477First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury SFL-2477First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6008 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Mercury LOOK 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6008. 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 60 08 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 60 08 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury LOOK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 6008 0467" | 7" |
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6008 0467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOne-Two-Five3:40
- BOnly Child3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One-Two-Five are there?
17 vinyl pressings of One-Two-Five are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was One-Two-Five first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Austria, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is Mercury LOOK 1, released February 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of One-Two-Five is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LOOK 1, 6008 046, 45-70042, 6173 514) 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 One-Two-Five 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.
