France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 16 287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 16287ASide A
MPO 16287BSide B
Alice CooperSchool's Out / Elected
Vinyl pressings
School's Out / Elected
by Alice Cooper · 1973
15 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
School's Out / Elected was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 School's Out / Elected
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Warner Bros. Records 16 287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 162877", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 162877", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 03017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 03017", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 03017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17.5367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17.5367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 162877", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Old Gold OG 95197", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Old Gold OG 95197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 927 627-7 / Warner Bros. Records 927 627-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 162877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 162877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 162877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASchool's Out3:29
- BElected3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of School's Out / Elected are there?
15 vinyl pressings of School's Out / Elected are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was School's Out / Elected first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 16 287.
How do I tell if my copy of School's Out / Elected is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 16 287) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 16287A and MPO 16287B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is School's Out / Elected 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.
