UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7372
- Format
- 7" · Picture Sleeve
AlessiDriftin'
Vinyl pressings
Driftin'
by Alessi · 1978
13 pressings10 countriesPop
Driftin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Driftin'
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7372
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7372 A1 "A" Δ104889 12491
AMS 7372 B1 "B" Δ104889-X 12492
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2062-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12491-SStereo Side Matrix
12492-SStereo Side Matrix
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2062A&M Records 2062-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12491-SStereo Side Matrix
12491Mono Side Matrix
A&M 12491(Stereo) (RE-1) - PRCIStereo Side Runout
A&M 12491(Mono) (RE-2) - PRCIMono Side Runout
Japan
September 1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records CM-2107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K 7205
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records K 7205First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 006 61808First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 6626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 6626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7205First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 6626First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7372First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7372First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2062 / A&M Records 2062-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2062-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records CM-2107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS S 66267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADriftin'3:10
- BJust Can't Stop It3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Driftin' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Driftin' are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Driftin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7372.
How do I tell if my copy of Driftin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7372, 2062-S, 2062, CM-2107) 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 Driftin' 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.
