UK
April 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 88
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG-88-A-1 4 A [lyre symbol]A side runout
MAG-88-B-1 1 1 [lyre symbol] AB side runout
Alvin StardustGrowin' Up
Vinyl pressings
Growin' Up
by Alvin Stardust · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesPop RockPop
Growin' Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Growin' Up
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 88
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG-88-A-1Side A runout, etched
MAG-88-B-1Side B runout, etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW992-YMagnet UA-XW992-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UAST-18466A Label
UAST-18467B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW992-YMagnet UA-XW992-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
New Zealand
April 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 88
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAXW-992Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | United Artists Records UAXW-992YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Magnet 1C 006-99 051 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-99 051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Magnet NG 856First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Magnet 9C 006-99051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Gallo PD 1415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 88First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW992-Y / Magnet UA-XW992-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW992-Y / Magnet UA-XW992-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Magnet MAG 11429First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Magnet MAG 88First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 88First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGrowin' Up3:06
- BA Hobo's Life2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Growin' Up are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Growin' Up are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Growin' Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 88, released April 8, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Growin' Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 88, UA-XW992-Y, UAXW-992Y, 1C 006-99 051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG-88-A-1 4 A [lyre symbol] and MAG-88-B-1 1 1 [lyre symbol] A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Growin' Up 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.
