Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 8115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC 8115 - ARunout (Etched) Side A
EPC 8115 - BRunout (Etched) Side B
ArgentTragedy
Vinyl pressings
Tragedy
by Argent · 1972
16 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRock
Tragedy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Tragedy
15 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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
May 26, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 8115 A1A-side runout
EPC S 8115 B1B-side runout
UK
May 26, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 8115 A1A-side runout
EPC S 8115 B1B-side runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
May 26, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
October 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP157280-1BA side deadwax - stamped
JZSP157282-1BB side deadwax - stamped
JZSP 157280A side label
JZSP 157282B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Epic ES-119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Epic 66173First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 5-10919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 8115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPCS 8115First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPA-59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 8115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Epic ESO 7057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Epic EPC 8115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-10919First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-10919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Epic S EPC 8115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Epic S EPC 8115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Epic S EPC 8115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-10919First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ATragedy3:48
- BRejoice3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tragedy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tragedy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Tragedy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 8115.
How do I tell if my copy of Tragedy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 8115, S EPC 8115, 5-10919, ES-119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 8115 - A and EPC 8115 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tragedy 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.
