Vinyl pressings
by April Wine · 1978
Roller was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
S45-95282-Z3 —◁ STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching, Sterling stamped
S45-95281-Z3 #2 —◁ STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching, Sterling stamped
S-95282A-Side Label
S-95281B-Side Label
S45-95282-Z5 ✲ STERLINGA side runout
S45-95281-Z5 - ✲ STERLINGB side runout
S95282Label A
S95281Label B
PRO-8772(95282-A)Z1 1 ✲ STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
SPRO-8773(95282-A)-Z1 1 ✲ STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
PRO-8972A-Side Label
SPRO-8973B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Capitol Records 101043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQ 5079First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20586First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.1386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16075First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records P-4660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 8567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Roller are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4660.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4660, P-4660, CL 16075, 101043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-95282-Z3 —◁ STERLING and S45-95281-Z3 #2 —◁ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
