Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12254
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST12254A2Runout side A, variant 1
ST12254B3① ⦾Runout side B, variant 1
ST 12254A3x ⦾Runout side A, variant 2
ST 12254B3 ⦾Runout side B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
The Distance
by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band · 1982
37 pressings29 countriesClassic RockRock
The Distance was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Distance
31 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 24 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 12254
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BST - 1 -ST12254A - 1Side A runout
BST - 2 -ST12254A - 1Side B runout
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12254
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 12254 A2•①Runout side A, variant 1
ST 12254 B2•①Runout side B, variant 1
ST 12254 A2•①Runout side A, variant 2
ST 12254 B3•①Runout side B, variant 2
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12254
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-12254-A4 JW ⦾Runout side A
ST-12254-B4 JW ⦾Runout side B
ST1-12254Label side A
ST2-12254Label side B
US
November 12, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12254
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12254 F-14 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally –––◁Runout side A, variant 1
ST-2-12254 F-12 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally –––◁Runout side B, variant 1
ST-1-12254 F-14 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally –––◁Runout side A, variant 2
ST-2-12254 F-12 #6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally –––◁Runout side B, variant 2
US
November 12, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12254
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12254 F-7 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 0Runout side A, var. 1
ST-2-12254 F12 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 0Runout side B, var. 1
ST-1-12254 F-11 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 0Runout side A, var. 2
ST-2-12254 F-12 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 0Runout side B, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Capitol Records ST-1-12254 / EMI 8141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australasia | Capitol Records ST.12254First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | Capitol Records ST.12254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 400150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records EST 12254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-400 150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-400150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-400 150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 070-400150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Capitol Records 038 7 46005 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-400150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Even Now4:31
- A2Makin' Thunderbirds2:58
- A3Boomtown Blues3:38
- A4Shame On The Moon4:55
- A5Love's The Last To Know4:26
- B1Roll Me Away4:39
- B2House Behind A House4:00
- B3Comin' Home6:06
- B4Little Victories5:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Distance are there?
37 vinyl pressings of The Distance are listed here, from 29 countries, released between 1982 and 1987.
When was The Distance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12254.
How do I tell if my copy of The Distance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12254, EST 12254, EST-12254, ST-1-12254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST12254A2 and ST12254B3① ⦾. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Distance 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.
