Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1172
- Format
- LP, Album
AuracleGlider
Vinyl pressings
Glider
by Auracle · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-RockDiscoEasy Listening
Glider 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Glider
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1172
- Format
- LP
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1172
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1172A-1A A13 S1Side A Runout
CHR 1172B-1A SX E3 S2Side B Runout
CHR 1172 A - 1B 2 5 S X T B 3
CHR 1172 B - 1A 2 5 S X T C 4
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1172
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1172A-1B B 1SSide A Runout
CHR 1172B-1A D S2Side B Runout
CHR-1172 (CHR-1172-AS)Side A Label Matrix
CHR-1172 (CHR-1172-BS)Side B Label Matrix
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records L 36540
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 624
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Festival Records L 36540First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81071First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 51 1172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L 36540First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1172First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1172First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Columbian Bubblegum3:35
- A2Tom Thumb4:20
- A3Glider6:05
- A4Sno' Fun3:39
- B1Sleezy Listening5:32
- B2Kid's Stuff3:54
- B3Chez Amis5:32
- B4Sartori4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Glider are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Glider are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Glider first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1172.
How do I tell if my copy of Glider is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1172, L 36540, 6307 624, WWS-81071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Glider 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.