Vinyl pressings
by Billy Cobham · 1978
Simplicity Of Expression - Depth Of Thought 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.
11 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.
P AL 35457-1D PA side runout, stamped, variant 1
P BL 35457-1DB side runout, stamped, variant 1
P AL 35457-1FA side runout, stamped, variant 2
P BL 35457-1AB side runout, stamped, variant 2
P AL 35457-1E 1 T o AA Side Runout
P BL 35457-1E T 1 oB Side Runout
P AL 35457-1C SI A4A Side Runout
P BL 35457-1C SI C1B Side Runout
P AL 35457-1E T1A Side Runout
P BL 35457-1E 1TB Side Runout
AL35457.1A.2G oSide 1 runout
BL35457.1A.2G oSide 2 runout
AL 35457Side A label
BL 35457Side B 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 | Australia | CBS SBP 237244First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 82967 / CBS 82967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | CBS CBS 82967First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS S 82967First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 82967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia 35457 / Columbia JC 35457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35457First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35457First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia PC 35457First yearLP | LP |
11 vinyl pressings of Simplicity Of Expression - Depth Of Thought are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 35457.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 35457, JC 35457, S CBS 82967, PC 35457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 35457-1D P and P BL 35457-1D. 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.
