UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
ANC 1002 A - 1URunout, A-side, stamped
ANC 1002 B - 1URunout, B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
How Long
by Ace · 1974
39 pressings19 countriesClassic RockRock
How Long 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 How Long
23 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 16 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
- Anchor ANC 1002
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
ANC 1002 A-1UA-side runout
ANC 1002 B-1UB-side runout
ANC 1002AA-side label
ANC 1002BB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC-21000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ANC-21000-A-S ⓸ TIRunout, Side A, Etched, Variant 1
ANC-2100-B-S ⓸ TIIIRunout, Side B, Etched, Variant 1
ANC-21000-A-S ③ TRunout, Side A, Etched, Variant 2
ANC-2100-B-S ⓸ TIIIRunout, Side B, Etched, Variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC-21000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ANC-21000-A-S ① s1Runout, Side A, Etched - Variant 1
ANC-2100-B-S ① s1Runout, Side B, Etched - Variant 1
ANC - 21000-A -S (6)Runout, Side A, Etched - Variant 2
ANC - 21000 B-S (5)Runout, Side B, Etched - Variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC-21000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ANC-21000-A-S 9Var. 1: A-Side Runout Etching
p ANC-21000-B-S 8Var. 1: B-Side Runout Etching
p ANC-21000-A-S ⓽Var. 2: A-Side Runout Etching
p ANC-21000-B-S ⓺Var. 2: B-Side Runout Etching
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC-21000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ANC-21000-A-M ⓸ TIRunout, Side A, Etched
ANC-2100-A-S ⓸ TIIIRunout, Side B, Etched
45-21000-AMLabel Side A
45-21000-ASLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Anchor ANC-10644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Anchor 4C 006-96008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Anchor 2C 004-96.008First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Anchor 1C 006-96 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | Anchor ANC 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | Anchor Music Ltd. ANC1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Anchor 3C 006-96 008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | Anchor IPR-10693First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Japan | Probe IPR-10693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Anchor 5C 006-96 008 / Anchor 5C 006-96008First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Anchor ANC 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Peru | Probe 01.11.558First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Philippines | Anchor ANC 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Portugal | Anchor 8E 006 - 96 008 MGFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | South Africa | Anchor ANC 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2059 4687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 4167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Not Bad Records BAD70017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Anchor ANC-10027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 4687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Polydor POSP 4167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA D-27777", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records D-27777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records D-27777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHow Long3:21
- BSniffin' About4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Long are there?
39 vinyl pressings of How Long are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1974 and 2014.
When was How Long first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Anchor ANC 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of How Long is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ANC 1002, ANC-21000, ANC-10644, 4C 006-96008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ANC 1002 A - 1U and ANC 1002 B - 1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Long 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.
