UK
January 11, 1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54721-T1-1C V 1Side A: Stamped
ZXDR-54812-T1-1C U 1Side B: Stamped
ZXDR 54721A-Side Label
ZXDR 54812B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
The Worst Band In The World
by 10cc · 1974
21 pressings12 countriesPop RockArt RockRock
The Worst Band In The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Worst Band In The World
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 prong centre
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54721-T1-1CSide A: Stamped
ZXDR-54812-T1-1CSide B: Stamped
ZXDR 54721A-Side Label
ZXDR 54812B-Side Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 prong centre
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54721-T1-1CSide A: Stamped
ZXDR-54812-T1-1CSide B: Stamped
ZXDR 54721A-Side Label
ZXDR 54812B-Side Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 prong centre
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54721-T1-1CSide A: Stamped
ZXDR-54812-T1-1CSide B: Stamped
ZXDR 54721A-Side Label
ZXDR 54812B-Side Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 prong centre
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54721-T1-1C Λ 1Runout side A
ZXDR-54812-T1-1C B 1Runout side B
ZXDR 54721Label side A
ZXDR 54812Label side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 57
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Decca Y-10432First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.410 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Decca 85.034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | UK Records DL 25 626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca UK 57First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Mexico | London Records 10550First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | UK Records UK 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Decca Y-10432First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | UK Records UKP0027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | UK Records UKPT00212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Singapore | UK Records UK 577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Worst Band In The World
- B18 Carat Man Of Means
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Worst Band In The World are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Worst Band In The World are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1987.
When was The Worst Band In The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is UK Records UK 57, released January 11, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Worst Band In The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UK 57, 6103 068, Y-10432, UK.57) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-54721-T1-1C V 1 and ZXDR-54812-T1-1C U 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Worst Band In The World 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.
