Sweden
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 946-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 946-7 1F 21/3-86 GPRunout side A
883 946-7 2FRunout side B
883 946-7 1 FLabel side A
883 946-7 2 FLabel side B
CarolaThe Runaway
Vinyl pressings
The Runaway
by Carola · 1986
12 pressings5 countriesEuropopSchlagerPop RockSynth-pop
The Runaway was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Runaway
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Sweden
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 946-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
883946-1-1F 860326GP HeRunout side A, etched
883946-1-2F 860326GP HeRunout side B, etched
Finland
1986- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel CAR-28
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 885 268-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 946-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 946 - 7 S 1 320 1 BRunout side A stamped
883 946 - 7 S 2 320 1 CRunout side B stamped
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 885 268-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Finland | K-Tel CAR-28First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 268-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 946-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 268-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 946-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 268-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polygram Discos SARL 883 946-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 883 946-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 883 946-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Sweden | Polydor 883 946-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Polydor 883 946-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Sweden | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThe Runaway3:20
- BSo Far So Good3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Runaway are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Runaway are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Runaway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Portugal and more. One of them is Polydor 883 946-7.
How do I tell if my copy of The Runaway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 946-7, 883 946-1, CAR-28, 885 268-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 883 946-7 1F 21/3-86 GP and 883 946-7 2F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Runaway 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.