Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0446 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2004467-A1+CRunout side A
2004467-B1+CRunout side B
Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet BandUnderstanding
Vinyl pressings
Understanding
by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band · 1984
19 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRock
Understanding was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Understanding
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2004467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 350
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12 Cl 350 A-1-1-1- DSide A
12 Cl 350 B-1-1-1- DSide B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5413
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
545-B-5413-99541-A F-5 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁A Side runout
545-B-5413-98100 F-3 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁B Side runout
S99541AA Side, label
S98100B Side, label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5413Capitol Records B-5413
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S45-B-5413-99541-A F-2 #1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A & B Runout etched
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.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 1450 / EMI CP 1450First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0446 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Capitol Records 2004467First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2004467First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 779First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 350First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records CL 350First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5413 / Capitol Records B-5413First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records B-5413First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Zimbabwe | Capitol Records JCL 779First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-14507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records B-54137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 0446 7 / EMI 1C 006-20 0446 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 3507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 54137", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AUnderstanding3:42
- BEast L.A.5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Understanding are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Understanding are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Understanding first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0446 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Understanding is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-20 0446 7, 2004467, 12CL 350, CL 350) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2004467-A1+C and 2004467-B1+C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Understanding 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.
