US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CSM - Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
7E-1100 A-2 CSM A 6 1 SSide A runout
7E-1100 B-1 CSM D 2 1 SSide B runout
7E-1100-AMatrix A on label
7E-1100-BMatrix B on label
Vinyl pressings
Carole Bayer Sager
by Carole Bayer Sager · 1977
17 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Carole Bayer Sager 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Carole Bayer Sager
15 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
7E-1100 A SP [SRC logo] 1-1Runout A variant 1
7E-1100 B SP [SRC logo] 1-1Runout B variant 1
7E-1100 A04-SP [SRC logo] 1-1Runout A variant 2
7E-1100 B-SP [SRC logo] 1-1Runout B variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1100
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7E-1100 A-3 PRC-1-1 PRCSide A runout, etched
7E-1100 B-3 PRC-1-1 PRCSide B runout, etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1100
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52059
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K.52059.A.3Runout, A-side, hand etched, variant 1
K-52059-B-1Runout, B-side, hand etched, variant 1
K.52059-A.1Runout, A-side, hand etched, variant 2
K-52059-B-1Runout, B-side, hand etched, variant 2
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX183767 7E-1100-1Runout side A
MX183768 7E-1100-2Runout side B
MX183767Label side A
MX183768Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Elektra 7E-1100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Elektra 7ES-1100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Elektra 7ES-1100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Elektra 52059 (7E-1100)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 059 / Elektra 7 E 1100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Elektra P-10387EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Elektra P-10387EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Elektra 7E-1100 / Elektra 7E 1100First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Elektra LP-S-58-10 / Alvorada LP-S-58-10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Elektra K52059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 7E-1100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 7E-1100First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 7E-1100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 7E-1100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 059 / Elektra 7 E 1100LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Come In From The Rain2:48
- A2Until The Next Time3:30
- A3Don't Wish Too Hard4:04
- A4Sweet Alibis3:46
- A5Aces3:20
- B1I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love2:48
- B2Steal Away Again4:16
- B3You're Moving Out Today3:33
- B4Shy As A Violet3:06
- B5Home To Myself2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carole Bayer Sager are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Carole Bayer Sager are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Carole Bayer Sager first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra 7E-1100.
How do I tell if my copy of Carole Bayer Sager is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7E-1100, K52059, 7ES-1100, 52059 (7E-1100)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7E-1100 A-2 CSM A 6 1 S and 7E-1100 B-1 CSM D 2 1 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carole Bayer Sager 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.
