Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 07SP 794
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
The Longest Time
by Billy Joel · 1983
19 pressings10 countriesDoo WopPop RockRock
The Longest Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Longest Time
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS SSC 5629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 794First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5629First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 223176 / Family Productions BA 2231767", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 2231767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 2231767", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia 38 044007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 4280 / CBS A-42807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | CBS CBS A 4280 / CBS A 42807", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | CBS A 42807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS BA 223 176 / Family Productions BA 223 1767", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 42807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | CBS TA 428012" | 12" |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 42807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 4280 / Family Productions A 42807", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS CBS A 4280 / CBS A 42807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 13-08417 / Family Productions 13-084177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AThe Longest Time3:32
- BChristie Lee3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Longest Time are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Longest Time are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was The Longest Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Japan, South Africa. One of them is CBS/Sony 07SP 794.
How do I tell if my copy of The Longest Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 07SP 794, SSC 5629) 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 The Longest Time 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.
