UK
April 4, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 80691Epic S EPC 80691
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-80691-A1Side A runout
EPC-S-80691-B1Side B runout
ArgentCircus
Vinyl pressings
Circus
by Argent · 1975
12 pressings7 countriesProg RockClassic RockRock
Circus was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Circus
12 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33422
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-33422-1ARunout side A, hand etched
BL-33422-1ARunout side B, hand etched
AL 33422Label side A
BL 33422Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33422
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-33422-1B T1Runout side A, hand etched variant 1
PBL-33422-2C T1Runout side B, hand etched variant 1
P AL-33422-1B IT 1 C oRunout side A, hand etched/stamped variant 2
P BL- 33422-1B IT o 2 ARunout side B, hand etched/stamped variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33422
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AL- 33422- 1A 2 A3Side A runout
P BL- 33422- 1A 1 1ASide B runout
AL 33422Side A label
BL 33422Side B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33422
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33422
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-33422-1C S B1Side 1 etched
BL-33422-1C S A1Side 2 etched
AL 33422Side 1 label
BL 33422Side 2 label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3726First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Epic PE 33422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Europe | Epic EPC 80691First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Epic ECPN-54First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC 80691First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC 80842First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33422First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33422First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33422First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33422First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33422First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Epic EPC 80691 / Epic S EPC 80691First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Circus3:45
- A2Highwire9:05
- A3Clown5:50
- B1Trapeze8:48
- B2Shine On Sunshine4:02
- B3The Ring1:20
- B4The Jester3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Circus are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Circus are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Circus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic EPC 80691, released April 4, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Circus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 80691, PE 33422, ELPS 3726, ECPN-54) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-S-80691-A1 and EPC-S-80691-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Circus 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.
