UK
May 6, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Gama SKL 5328Decca SKL 5328
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PXZAL 1727 5 4 ▽ 420 E 1 4Runout Side A
PXZAL 1727 6 4 ▽ 420 E 11 4Runout Side B
PXZAL 17275Side A label
PXZAL 17276Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The Single Factor
by Camel · 1982
21 pressings17 countriesProg RockRock
The Single Factor was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Single Factor
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PB 6013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PB-6013-A HUBSide A runout, etched
PB-6013-B HUBSide B runout, etched
STERLINGSides A/B runout, stamped
Greece
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- Gama DL 13 026Decca DL 13 026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DEC 13026 A 410 1483Runout side A
DEC 13026 A 410 1483Runout side B
Israel
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- PAX ISK 1170
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Decca 30.040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
30040 1 01
30040 2 01
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PB 5004Passport Records PL 5004
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Decca 30.040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Passport Records PB 5004 / Passport Records PL 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Passport Records PL 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Decca 200330 / Gama 200330First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Decca 6.25 137 / Decca 6.25137 AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Decca 6.25 137 / Decca 6.25137 AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Decca 6.25 137-01-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Italy | Decca SKLI 5328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L28P-1054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Decca 6399 345First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Decca 4 PSKL 5328First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Gama SKL 5328 / Decca SKL 5328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Decca STAR 5260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-56 011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Passport Records PB 6013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | PolyGram 800 081-1 / SEL-RD 2238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1No Easy Answer2:55
- A2You Are The One5:20
- A3Heroes4:47
- A4Selva3:30
- A5Lullabye0:55
- B1Sasquatch4:40
- B2Manic4:24
- B3Camelogue3:41
- B4Today's Goodbye4:04
- B5A Heart's Desire1:11
- B6End Peace4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Single Factor are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Single Factor are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1982 and 1991.
When was The Single Factor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Greece, Israel and more. One of them is Gama SKL 5328, released May 6, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of The Single Factor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 5328, PB 6013, DL 13 026, ISK 1170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PXZAL 1727 5 4 ▽ 420 E 1 4 and PXZAL 1727 6 4 ▽ 420 E 11 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Single Factor 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.
