UK
July 26, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS.2043
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
Brian ProtheroePinball
Vinyl pressings
Pinball
by Brian Protheroe · 1974
13 pressings10 countriesSoft RockPop 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
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS.2043
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2043 A-1U RDA side runout variant 1
CHS 2043 B-1U RRB side runout variant 1
CHS 2043 A-1U L 1A side runout variant 2
CHS 2043 B-1U P 1B side runout variant 3
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS.2043
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHS.2043-AA Side Label
CHS.2043-BB Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CRS 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S AA 6711 S 1C TIRunout side A, var. 1
S AA 6707 S 1C TIIRunout side B, var. 1
S AA 6711 S͟ 1C TIIRunout side A, var. 2
S AA 6707 S͟ 1D TIIRunout side B, var. 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CRS 2104
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CRS-2104-SAA-6711-S 1A
CRS-2104-SAA-6711-1B
Australia
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K-5694
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 2104First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | France | Chrysalis CHA 125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Chrysalis 6155 035First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS.2043First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Chrysalis CHN 2043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 6155 035First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Chrysalis 13471-AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Chrysalis CHS.2043First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Chrysalis CRS 2104First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chrysalis CRS 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | UK | Chrysalis CHS.2043First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Australia | Chrysalis K-5694First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Chrysalis CHS.2043First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APinball3:10
- BMoney Love3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pinball are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Pinball are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Pinball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS.2043, released July 26, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Pinball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS.2043, CRS 2104, K-5694, CHS 2104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.