UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 82151Epic S EPC 82151
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-EPC - 82151 - A2 STERLING ARunout A side
S EPC - 82151 - B1 11 STERLING ARunout Bside
S EPC-82151-A1Runout A side
S-EPC-82151-B1Runout B side
BoxerAbsolutely
Vinyl pressings
Absolutely
by Boxer · 1977
12 pressings8 countriesClassic RockAORPop RockRock
Absolutely was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Absolutely
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34812
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-34812-1B-2GSide A runout
BL-34812-1A-2GSide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34812
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PAL-34812-1A STERLING 3 PSide A Runout
P PBL-34812-1D STERLING 3 PSide B Runout
AL 34812Side A Label
BL 34812Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34812
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL-34812-1C A1 STERLING \SSide A Runout
PBL-34812-1C STERLING A2 \SSide B Runout
AL 34812A Label
BL 34812B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34812
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · WLP
- Runout / matrix
PAL-34812-1A (etched) STERLING (stamped)A Side, runouts
PAL-34812-1D (etched) STERLING (stamped)B Side, runouts
Canada
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34812
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-34812-1B-2GSide A runout
BL 34812-1A-2GSide B runout
AL 34812Side A label
BL 34812Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3838First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 82151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Epic EPC 82151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 25AP 743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 82151 / Epic S EPC 82151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34812First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34812First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34812First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34812First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Epic PE 34812First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Prog Temple PTLP8047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Fool In Love4:03
- A2Red Light Flyer3:31
- A3Big Lucy3:49
- A4No Reply5:20
- B1Can't Stand What You Do3:10
- B2As God's My Judge3:10
- B3Rich Man's Daughter4:04
- B4Everybody's A Star (So What's In A Name)2:32
- B5Hand On Your Heart4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Absolutely are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Absolutely are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 2016.
When was Absolutely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 82151.
How do I tell if my copy of Absolutely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 82151, PE 34812, ELPS 3838, 25AP 743) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-EPC - 82151 - A2 STERLING A and S EPC - 82151 - B1 11 STERLING A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Absolutely 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.
