Norway
1979- Label and catalog number
- Snowflake Records CLS-1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLS 1002 A 2 P79 F 710Runout side A
CLS 1002 B 2 P79 F 710Runout side B
Anita SkorganOliver
Vinyl pressings
Oliver
by Anita Skorgan · 1979
15 pressings9 countriesPop
Oliver 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 Oliver
15 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Norway
1979- Label and catalog number
- Snowflake Records CLS-1002Snowflake Records CLS 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLS 1002 A 2 P79 F 710Runout side A
CLS 1002 B 2 P79 F 710Runout side B
Norway
1979- Label and catalog number
- Snowflake Records CLS 101Snowflake Records CLS-101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLS 101/FRANSK B/3P 79/F 710 ENGELSKRunout side A, variant 1
CLS 101/FRANSK B/3P 79/F 710Runout side B, variant 1
CLS 101 ̶F̶R̶A̶N̶S̶K̶ ̶B̶ 3 P 79 F 710 ENGELSKRunout side A, variant 2
CLS 101 FRANSK B 3 P 79 F 710Runout side B, variant 2
Norway
1979- Label and catalog number
- Snowflake Records CLS-101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 7259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-7259-A-1Side A runout, etched
CBS-S-7259-B-1Side B runout, etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 7259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Denmark | EMI 6C 006-62597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Denmark | EMI 6C 006-62597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2097 986 / HS Records 2097 986First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 6003 730First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium De.3063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6075 055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Norway | Snowflake Records CLS-1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Norway | Snowflake Records CLS-1002 / Snowflake Records CLS 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Norway | Snowflake Records CLS 101 / Snowflake Records CLS-101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Norway | Snowflake Records CLS-101First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Portugal | EMI 8E00662597FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | EMI 8E 00662597FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1979 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-35653First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7259First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOliver3:06
- BTogether3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oliver are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Oliver are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Oliver first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Norway, UK, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Snowflake Records CLS-1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Oliver is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLS-1002, CLS 101, CLS-101, S CBS 7259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLS 1002 A 2 P79 F 710 and CLS 1002 B 2 P79 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oliver 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.