Vinyl pressings
by Bryan Ferry · 1977
This Is Tomorrow 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.
22 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 18 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.
2001 704 A//1 AB 1 1 1A-side - stamped variant 1
2001 704 B//1 AB 1 1 3 1B-side - stamped variant 1
2001 704 A//1 AB 1 1A-side - stamped variant 2
2001 704 B//1 AB 1 1 0 1 16B-side - stamped variant 2
2001704 A//1 ABSide A runout
2001704 B//1 ABSide B runout
2001704 A//2 E 1 1 4Stamped runout, side A
2001704 B//1 AB 1 1 2 20Stamped runout, side B
BLAIREtched runout, side A
2001 704 A//1 AB 1 1Runout side A, stamped
2001 704 B//1 AB1 1 2 6Runout side B, stamped
AA 2001 704 1W1 ℗ 1977 6701 06Runout side A, variant 1
AA 2001 704 2W1 ℗ 1977 670 1 06Runout side B, variant 1
AA 2001 704 1W1 ℗ 1977 670 1 1 1 06Runout side A, variant 2
AA 2001 704 2W1 ℗ 1977 670 1 1 06Runout side B, variant 2
S 53984 A 28477 I/5000Runout A
S 53984 B 28477 I/5000Runout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Polydor 2001 767First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2001 704First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2001704 / Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Polydor PS 463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
22 vinyl pressings of This Is Tomorrow are listed here, from 18 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Netherlands, Yugoslavia, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 704, released January 28, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 704, S 53984, 2001704, PS 463) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001 704 A//1 AB 1 1 1 and 2001 704 B//1 AB 1 1 3 1. 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.
