UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 12 MAG 144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Chris ReaDiamonds
Vinyl pressings
Diamonds
by Chris Rea · 1979
23 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
Diamonds was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Diamonds
21 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG 144 A-1U [Utopia lyre symbol]Side A runout, variant 1
MAG 144 B-1U [Utopia lyre symbol]Side B runout, variant 1
MAG 144 A-1U R G 1 [Utopia lyre symbol]Side A runout, variant 2
MAG 144 B-1U D G 1 [Utopia lyre symbol]Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1285-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1285-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
UAST-20381-ELabel A + B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Magnet MAG-11925First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Magnet 4 C006-62582First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | United Artists Records UAX-1285-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Magnet 2S 052-52.840 / Magnet 2S 052 52840First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Magnet 2S 008 62 582 / Magnet 2S 008 - 62.582First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Magnet 006-CRY 62 582First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Magnet 052 CRY 62 582 YZ / Crystal 052 CRY 62 582 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Magnet 052 CRY 62 582 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-62582First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI EMR-20577First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI EMR-20577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Magnet 5C 006-62582First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Reflejo 10 C 006-062582 / Reflejo 10 C 006-062.582First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Magnet 12 MAG 144First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Magnet MAG-10077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADiamonds4:52
- BCleveland Calling3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamonds are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Diamonds are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Diamonds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Magnet 12 MAG 144.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamonds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 MAG 144, MAG 144, UA-X1285-Y, MAG-11925) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamonds 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.
