Vinyl pressings
by Bryan Ferry · 1974
The 'In' Crowd 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.
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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.
WIPX 1322-6Side A runout variant 1
WIPX 1323-4Side B runout variant 1
∴ WIPX 1322-6 RD 1Side A runout variant 2
WIPX 1323-4 MH 1Side B runout variant 2
MX44441A
MX44442B
S 13386 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 13386 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 13 386 ALabel side A
S 13 386 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Island Records K-5556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Island Records 6138 045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Island Records 13 386 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | Island Records WIP 6196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Island Records WIP 6196First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Island Records K 5556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Island Records 13.386-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Island Records TOS 987First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Island Records 13 386 AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Island Records WIP 6196First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SI - 88762First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Island Records WIP.6196 / Island Records WIP 6196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Island Records TOS 9877" | 7" |
14 vinyl pressings of The 'In' Crowd are listed here, from 12 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records WIP.6196, released May 1974.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP.6196, WIP 6196, K-5556, 6138 045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIPX 1322-6 and WIPX 1323-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
