UK
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Acrobat Records BAT 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BAT 13 A//1▼E T 1 1 5A-side stamped
RAYSA-side etched
BAT 13 A//1▼E T 1 1 4B-side stamped
Andy ForrayDrac's Back
Vinyl pressings
Drac's Back
by Andy Forray · 1979
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Drac's Back 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 Drac's Back
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Acrobat Records BAT 1213
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- 7 Records MSD 328
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BB MSD 328 AA runout
BB MSD 328 BB runout
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- 7 Records MS 329Acrobat Records MS 329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AT B.B. MS-329-ASide A handwritten runout
A.T. B.B. MS-329-B.Side B handwritten runout
MS 329 ASide A label
MS 329 BSide B label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Acrobat Records MS 3297 Records MS 329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Acrobat Records MSD 328
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Blue Vinyl
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | 7 Records MSD 328First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | 7 Records MS 329 / Acrobat Records MS 329First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Acrobat Records MS 329 / 7 Records MS 329First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Australia | Acrobat Records MSD 328First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Canada | Cachet Records CS4-1200First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Cachet Records CS4 4510First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Acrobat Records 1 C 006-63 268 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 268First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | GIP 4081First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Acrobat Records ACR 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | RPM 00/527-12"First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Acrobat Records BAT 13First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Acrobat Records BAT 1213First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ADrac's Back5:29
- BCarry On Sharon4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drac's Back are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Drac's Back are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Drac's Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Acrobat Records BAT 13, released July 13, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Drac's Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BAT 13, BAT 1213, MSD 328, MS 329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BAT 13 A//1▼E T 1 1 5 and RAYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drac's Back 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.