Japan
May 20, 1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK ERS-81206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Chris SpeddingGuitar Graffiti
Vinyl pressings
Guitar Graffiti
by Chris Spedding · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockNew WaveRock
Guitar Graffiti 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 Guitar Graffiti
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
May 20, 1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK ERS-81206
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Japan | RAK ERS-81206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | RAK ERS-81206First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | RAK 2C 068-62.231LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | RAK 1C 064-62 231LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | RAK 1 C 074 - 62 231LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | RAK SRAK 534LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | RAK 7C 062-62231LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | RAK SRAK 534 / RAK 0C 062 62 231LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | RAK SRAK 534LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | UK & Europe | RAK 5C 062-62231LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Fan Club FC 054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Video Life3:13
- A2Radio Times1:30
- A3Time Warp2:43
- A4Midnight Boys2:46
- A5Bored, Bored3:53
- A6Walking2:54
- B1Breakout3:47
- B2Frontal Lobotomy3:47
- B3Hey, Miss Betty2:14
- B4More Lobotomy (Parts 1 & 2)3:10
- B5Breakout (Concert Version)4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitar Graffiti are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Guitar Graffiti are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was Guitar Graffiti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is RAK ERS-81206, released May 20, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitar Graffiti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ERS-81206) 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 Guitar Graffiti 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.
