Vinyl pressings
by 10cc · 1973
Rubber Bullets was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
36 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 21 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.
ZXDR-53113-T1-1CMachine stamped in run-out area A-side variant 1
ZXDR-53114-T1-2CMachine stamped in run-out area B-side variant 1
ZXDR-53113-T1-1C UG 1Machine stamped in run-out area A-side variant 2
ZXDR-53114-T1-2C UI 1Machine stamped in run-out area B-side variant 2
ZXDR-53113-T1-1C 1 1Runout side A, stamped variant 1
ZXDR-53114-T1-2C GG 3CRunout side B, stamped variant 1
ZXDR-53113-T1-1C CH 1Runout side A, stamped variant 2
ZXDR-53114-T1-2C HH 1Runout side B, stamped variant 2
ZXDR 53113Label A-side
ZXDR 53114Label B-side
ZXDR-53113-TI-ICRunout A side
ZXDR-53114-TI-2CRunout B side
ZXDR 53113Label A side
ZXDR 53114Label B side
ZXDR-53113-T1-1CA-side runout, stamped
ZXDR-53114-T1-2CB-side runout, stamped
ZXDR 53113A-side label
ZXDR 53114B-side label
ZXDR-53113-A KTXA-side runout, stamped
ZXDR-53114-B KTXB-side runout, stamped
ZXDR 53113A-side label
ZXDR 53114B-side label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Decca Y 10248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Decca Y-10248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.377-Y / Decca 105-26.379YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | UK Records UK. 49015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Denmark | UK Records UK 36First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Decca 84.158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | UK Records DL 25 573 / UK Records DL 25573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | UK Records DL 25 573 / UK Records DL 25573First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1973 | Germany | UK Records DL 25 573 / UK Records DL 25573First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Ireland | UK Records UK.36First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca UK 36 / Decca U.K. 36First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | London Records 45/10304First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Poland | Agencja Wydawnicza RSW Prasa Książka Ruch R-0441First yearFlexi-disc, 6", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 6", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1973 | Sweden | UK Records UK 36First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
37 vinyl pressings of Rubber Bullets are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, New Zealand, Portugal and more. One of them is UK Records UK 36, released March 30, 1973.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UK 36, 45-49015, DEC.596, P - UK 36 D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-53113-T1-1C and ZXDR-53114-T1-2C. 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.
