UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1054
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1054 A - 2UA-side runout stamped
CAS 1054 B - 2UB-side runout stamped
CAS 1054AA-side label, in brackets
CAS 1054BB-side label, in brackets
Vinyl pressings
Lunch
by Audience · 1972
19 pressings10 countriesArt RockProg RockRock
Lunch 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 Lunch
14 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-75026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 P EKS- 75026- A-2 CP SX STERLING RL 1 BSide A runout
1 P EKS-75026- B -2 CP ̶S̶X̶ 4 BSide B runout
EKS-75026-ASide A label
EKS-75026-BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-75026Elektra 75026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 S EKS-75026-A-1 STERLING RL A2Side A runout
1 S EKS-75026-B STERLING A3Side B runout
EKS-75026-ASide A label
EKS-75026-BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-75026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-75026-A-2 SX STERLING RL B3Side A
EKS-75026-B-2 SXSide B
EKS-75026-ASide A Label
EKS-75026-BSide B Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-75026
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
\ EKS-75026-A-1 STERLING RL A2Side A, Variant 1
\ EKS-75026-B STERLING A3Side B, Variant 1
\ EKS-75026-A-3 SX STERLING RL B6Side A, Variant 2
\ EKS-75026-B-2 SX CSide B, Variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-75026
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 S EKS-75026-A-1 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ RL A2A Side runout, etched except "sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ" stamped
1 S EKS-75026-B sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ A3B Side runout, etched except "sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ" stamped
EKS-75026-AA Side label
EKS-75026-BB Side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 | Brazil | Philips 6369 918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Elektra EKS-75026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Elektra EKS-75026 / Elektra EK 75026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Elektra EKS-75026 / Elektra EKS 75026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6369 918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6369 918 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | Philips 15049 / Philips 6369 918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Charisma 6369 918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CAS 1054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EKS-75026First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EKS-75026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EKS-75026 / Elektra 75026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EKS-75026First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EKS-75026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Philips 40.005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra EKS-75026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Elektra EKS-75026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Stand By The Door3:56
- A2Seven Sore Bruises2:37
- A3Hula Girl2:40
- A4Ain't The Man You Need3:20
- A5In Accord4:55
- B1Barracuda Dan2:15
- B2Thunder And Lightnin'3:37
- B3Party Games3:20
- B4Trombone Gulch2:43
- B5Buy Me An Island5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lunch are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Lunch are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Lunch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Charisma CAS 1054.
How do I tell if my copy of Lunch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS 1054, EKS-75026, 6369 918, 6369 918 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAS 1054 A - 2U and CAS 1054 B - 2U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lunch 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.
