Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64713
- Format
- LP, Album
AlessiDriftin'
Vinyl pressings
Driftin'
by Alessi · 1978
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
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'
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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 AMLH 64713
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH•64713•A1 3 w △23584 Λ AZ INT 1 SP-4713- 5163Side A runout
AMLH•64713•B1 5 w △23584-X AZ INT 1 SP-4713- 5164 ΛSide B runout
AMLH 64713 A*Side A label
AMLH 64713 B*Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4713
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T r A-M SP-5163 T-1 1ZSide 1 Etched, variant 1
T r A-M SP-5164 T-1 1ZSide 2 Etched, variant 1
T r A&M SP-5163 T-1 AZSide 1 Etched, variant 2
T r A&M SP-5164 T-2 AZSide 2 Etched, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4713
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-5163 M-2 AZ (MR) △23584Side 1 hand etched except for (MR) which is stamped, MR is in a circle
SP-5164 M-1 AZ (MR) △23584-XSide 2 hand etched except for (MR) which is stamped, MR is in a circle
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4713
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Monarch Pressing
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4713
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-5163 P2 AzSide A Runout
SP-5164 P2 AzSide B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records L 36707First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 61893First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | A&M Records AM 5179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64713First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4713First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4713First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dancing In The Halls Of Love3:37
- A2Driftin'3:11
- A3Believer3:24
- A4Rainbows Go On Forever3:25
- A5Space4:34
- B1You're Out Of Love3:36
- B2That's When She Touched Me3:24
- B3I Don't Wanna Lose You3:06
- B4Not Tonight3:00
- B5Just Can't Stop It2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Driftin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Driftin' are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Driftin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 64713.
How do I tell if my copy of Driftin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 64713, SP-4713, L 36707, 31C 064 61893) 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.
