Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records X6E-264
- Format
- LP, Album
Andrew GoldWhirlwind
Vinyl pressings
Whirlwind
by Andrew Gold · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRock
Whirlwind was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Whirlwind
12 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records K 52219Asylum Records 6E-264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 52219 A-1 2 W-6 STRAWBERRYVariant 1 - Side A Runout
K 52219 B-1 1 W-6 STRAWBERRYVariant 1 - Side B Runout
K 52219 A-1 W-2 STRAWBERRYVariant 2 - Side A Runout
K 52219 B-1 W-12 STRAWBERRYVariant 2 - Side B Runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-264
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-264-A-2-SP 1-1 SM1Side One Runout Etched - variant 1
6E-264-B-SP 1-Side Two Runout Etched - variant 1
6E-264-A-2-SP 1-1Side One Runout Etched - variant 2
6E-264-B-SP 1-2Side Two Runout Etched - variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-264
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-264-A-1AR B-14775 TML SA side runout etch, exc TML S stamp
6E-264-B-1AR B-14776 TML SB side runout etch, exc TML S stamp
6E-264-A (AR)A side label
6E-264-B (AR)B side label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-264
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-264-A-2-SP [SRC logo] TML-M 1-1 SM1-1Side A, etched, exc. [SRC logo] and ᴛᴍʟ-ᴍ
6E-264-B-SP TML-M 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B, etched, exc. [SRC logo] and ᴛᴍʟ-ᴍ
6E-264-A SPLabel Side A
6E-264-B SPLabel Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-264
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · AR pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-264-A-IAR B 14775Side A Runout - Etched
6E-264-B-IAR B 14776Side B Runout - Etched
6E-264-A (AR)Label Side A
6E-264-B (AR)Label Side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Asylum Records X6E-264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Asylum Records AS 52 219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Asylum Records P-10817YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Asylum Records P-10817YFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Asylum Records AS 52 219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Asylum Records K 52219 / Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Asylum Records 6E-264First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss This One Goodbye4:03
- A2Whirlwind4:16
- A3Sooner Or Later3:31
- A4Leave Her Alone3:30
- A5Little Company4:16
- B1Brand New Face4:43
- B2Nine To Five4:04
- B3Stranded On The Edge4:03
- B4Make Up Your Mind5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whirlwind are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Whirlwind are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Whirlwind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Asylum Records X6E-264.
How do I tell if my copy of Whirlwind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X6E-264, K 52219, 6E-264, AS 52 219) 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 Whirlwind 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.
