UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Anagram Records 12 ANA 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Angelic UpstartsSolidarity
Vinyl pressings
Solidarity
by Angelic Upstarts · 1983
10 pressings3 countriesIndie RockRockPop
Solidarity was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Solidarity
2 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Anagram Records ANA 7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
425 ANA 7 A POLYGRAM A1 ƱTOPIA LBSide A runout stamped / etched
425 ANA 7 B POLYGRAM A2 ƱTOPIA LBSide B runout stamped / etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Unknown | Anagram Records 12 ANA 712", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | UK | Anagram Records 12 ANA 7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Anagram Records ANA 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Anagram Records ANA 77", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Spain | Ginger Music G.I.-002512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ginger Music G.I.-0025 / Anagram Records 12 ANA 712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Spain | Ginger Music GI-025 / Anagram Records 12 ANA 712", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1996 | Spain | Contraseña Records OLD GOLD-037-MX / Old Gold OLD GOLD-037-MX12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Mad Butcher Classics MBC 0697", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | Germany | Mad Butcher Classics MBC 0697", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASolidarity5:02
- B1Five Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest2:47
- B2Dollars And Pounds1:12
- B3Don't Stop3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solidarity are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Solidarity are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 2017.
When was Solidarity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK. One of them is Anagram Records 12 ANA 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Solidarity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 ANA 7, ANA 7) 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 Solidarity 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.