US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T EKS 45784 A CTHEtched side A
T EKS 45784 B CTH TIEtched side B
EK-45784-ALabel side A
EK-45784-BLabel side B
BreadDiary
Vinyl pressings
Diary
by Bread · 1972
18 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Diary was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Diary
18 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKM-45784 A SP [SRC logo]A Side Runout
EKM-45784 B SP [SRC logo]B Side Runout
EK-45784-ALabel side A
EK-45784-BLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKM 45784 A-1 CPA side deadwax - etched
EKM 45784 B-1 CPB side deadwax - etched
EK-45784-ALabel side A
EK-45784-BLabel side A
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKM 45784 A CSM CK? SSSSRunout side A etch
EKM 45784 B CSM CK? SSSSSRunout side B etch
EK-45784-ALabel side A
EK-45784-BLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EK-45784-ALabel side A
EK-45784-BLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EK-45784-ALabel side A
EK-45784-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Elektra EKM-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Elektra ELCS-15.006First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Elektra E 45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Elektra ELK 12 056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Elektra JET-2131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mexico | Gamma G-1142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Elektra EKM.45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | Elektra EKS 617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Elektra EK-45784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADiary3:05
- BDown On My Knees2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diary are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Diary are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Diary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra EK-45784.
How do I tell if my copy of Diary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EK-45784, EKM-45784, ELCS-15.006, E 45784) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T EKS 45784 A CTH and T EKS 45784 B CTH TI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diary 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.
