France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10.796Série Gémeaux SG 397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded labels
- Runout / matrix
B AZ 10796 397 A ARunout A
AZ 10796 397 B ARunout B
Vinyl pressings
Pop Corn
by Anarchic System · 1972
25 pressings20 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Pop Corn was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Pop Corn
21 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 20 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ. 10796
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink And White Labels
- Runout / matrix
AZ SG 397 ARunout A
AZ SG 397 BRunout B
Italy
August 29, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Joker M 7141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M - 7141 x 45 - A/1Runout A
M - 7141 x 45 - B/1Runout B
Angola
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mvn MVS 361
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
AZ 10796Labels
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 22.523
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ASS 3155A-side
ASS 3156B-side
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Carinia Records 45-F-4069
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Angola | Mvn MVS 361First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Argentina | CBS 22.523First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Carinia Records 45-F-4069First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Gamma GA 5033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Colombia | Epic 46318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Costa Rica | Disc'Az 80.006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ecuador | CBS 45-35703First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 7967", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.796 / Série Gémeaux SG 397First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ 107967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az AZ. 10796First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Disc'Az AZ 9031First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | BR Music 45169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Norway | Flower TN 644 / Flower TN-644First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disc'Az AZ 10.796 / Série Gémeaux SG 3977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APop Corn (Vocal)3:10
- BPop Corn (Instrumental)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pop Corn are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Pop Corn are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
When was Pop Corn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Italy, Angola, Argentina and more. One of them is Disc'Az AZ 10.796.
How do I tell if my copy of Pop Corn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AZ 10.796, AZ. 10796, M 7141, MVS 361) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B AZ 10796 397 A A and AZ 10796 397 B A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pop Corn 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.
