US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records PIP-6515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PIP 6515A FWQSide A, etched
PIP 6515B FWQSide B, etched
Bobby RydellSway
Vinyl pressings
Sway
by Bobby Rydell · 1976
10 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Sway was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sway
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records PIP-6515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Gamma 48.504
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 4193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 4193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 4322
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Gamma 48.504First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Sonopresse 485047", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC 4193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 4193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 4322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Turkey | Sinyal S.Y. 21 / Sinyal S.Y 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PIP-6515First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PIP-6515First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Velvet 6328First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASway (Disco Version)5:10
- BFeels Good3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sway are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sway are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is P.I.P. Records PIP-6515.
How do I tell if my copy of Sway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PIP-6515, 48.504, EPC 4193, EPC 4322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PIP 6515A FWQ and PIP 6515B FWQ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sway 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.