US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Peabody PS-104Peabody P-104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PS-104-II-A -L.NIX- 8-27-79Runout A
PS-104 -II-B -L.NIX- 8-27-79Runout B
P-104-ALabel A
P-104-BLabel B
Alex ChiltonLike Flies On Sherbert
Vinyl pressings
Like Flies On Sherbert
by Alex Chilton · 1979
15 pressings9 countriesGarage RockVocalRockPop
Like Flies On Sherbert was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Like Flies On Sherbert
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Peabody PS-104 / Peabody P-104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Metronome 0060.304LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Aura AUL 710 NPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Aura AUL 710LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Aura AUL 710LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK & Ireland | Aura AUL 710LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | UK | Aura AUL 710LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1988 | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00486 JLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Spain | Munster Records MR137LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | Spain | Munster Records MR137 / Munster Records MR 137LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Earmark 42019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Russia | Vinyl Lovers 901073LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Vinyl Lovers VL 991074LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Sweden | Sundazed Music LP 5588LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2021 | UK | Sundazed Music LP 5588LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Baron Of Love, Part II
- A2Girl After Girl
- A3My Rival
- A4No More The Moon Shines On Lorena
- A5I've Had It
- B1Rock Hard
- B2Waltz Across Texas
- B3Alligator Man
- B4Hey! Little Child
- B5Hook Or Crook
- B6Like Flies On Sherbert
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like Flies On Sherbert are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Like Flies On Sherbert are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 2021.
When was Like Flies On Sherbert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is Peabody PS-104.
How do I tell if my copy of Like Flies On Sherbert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS-104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PS-104-II-A -L.NIX- 8-27-79 and PS-104 -II-B -L.NIX- 8-27-79. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like Flies On Sherbert 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.