Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83179
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 01-83179-1A-1 AL 35438-2CSide A
EPC 01-83179-1B-1 P BL 35438-2DSide A
ChampionChampion
Vinyl pressings
Champion
by Champion · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Champion was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Champion
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83179
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC.S 83179.A.3 ΛRunout Side A
EPC.S 83179 B1 ΛRunout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35438
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 35438-2CRunout, side A, variant 1
Λ ○ T BL 35438-2B FAB STERLINGRunout, side B, variant 1
AL 35438-2CRunout, side A, variant 2
AL 35438-2DRunout, side B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35438
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35438-2C PA Side runout
BL 35438-2D A PB Side runout
AL 35438A Side label
BL 35438B Side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35438
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35438
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o T1 AL-35438-1C 35438 STERLING A 2Side A runout
T1 BL-35438-1A o o FAB D 2 STERLING [I with V underneath]Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3928First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic PE 35438First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Epic EPC 83179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 25 3P-25First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 83179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic EPC 83179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35438First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35438First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35438First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35438First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sha-La-La4:27
- A2It's Your Life3:42
- A3Melissa4:16
- A4Sweet Mystery2:54
- A5You Knock Me Out2:58
- B1Book Him Dano1:12
- B2Skinny Dippin'3:55
- B3Straight Talking5:15
- B4Please Go Away4:27
- B5Say Goodnight4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Champion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Champion are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Champion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 83179.
How do I tell if my copy of Champion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 83179, JE 35438, ELPS 3928, PE 35438) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 01-83179-1A-1 AL 35438-2C and EPC 01-83179-1B-1 P BL 35438-2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Champion 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.