UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1065
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1065 A - 1U R KIP 1Runout, A-side, stamped/etched
CHR 1065 B - 1U M DODDO 1Runout, B-side, stamped/etched
Brian ProtheroePinball
Vinyl pressings
Pinball
by Brian Protheroe · 1974
14 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRock
Pinball was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Pinball
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1065
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1065
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 1 CHR-1065 31848-1ASide A runout etched, Variant 1
S 1 CHR-1065 31849-RE-1 1ASide B runout etched, Variant 1
S 2 CHR-1065 31848-1ASide A runout etched, Variant 2
S 1 CHR-1065 31849-RE-1 1ASide B runout etched, Variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1065
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 35378Chrysalis CHR 1065
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 541
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35378 / Chrysalis CHR 1065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Chrysalis 6307 541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 541First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Chrysalis CHR 1065First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L35378First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1065First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1065First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1065LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Spain | Chrysalis 88.417-ILP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Chrysalis CRA-002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chrysalis CHR-1065 / Chrysalis CHR 1065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Clog Dancer
- A2Money Love
- A3Moon Over Malibu
- A4Mickey Dollar Dreams
- A5Goodbye Surprise
- A6Pinball
- A7Kinotata
- B1Changing My Tune
- B2Monkey
- B3Lady Belladonna
- B4Fly Now
- B5Interview / Also In The Limelight
- B6Wrong Kinotata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pinball are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Pinball are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was Pinball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1065.
How do I tell if my copy of Pinball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1065, L 35378, 6307 541, L35378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1065 A - 1U R KIP 1 and CHR 1065 B - 1U M DODDO 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pinball 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.