Vinyl pressings
by Clannad · 1982
Theme From Harry's Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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.
RCA 292 A - 1U -1 -1 -13A-side runout, stamped, variant 1
RCA 292 B - 1U -1 -1 -7 Timtom-cbsB-side runout, stamped/etched, variant 1
RCA 292 A-1U-1-1-2A-side runout, stamped, variant 2
RCA 292 B-1U-1-1- 1 Timtom-cbsB-side runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
RCA 292 A-1U-1-2-12 timtom-cbsSide A runout
RCA 292 B-1U-1-1-31 TYSide B runout
RCA 292 A*Side A label
PB 68016 ASide A label
RCA-292-A1A-Side
RCA-292-B1B-Side
RCA 292 A-1U-1-3-Side A
RCA 292 B-1U-1-3-Side B
RCA 292 A-1U-1-2-12Side A Stamped Run-out
RCA 292 B-1U-1-1-31Side B Stamped Run-out
RCA 292 A*Side A label
PB 68016 ASide A label
RCA 292 A - 1U -1 - 2 . 7A-side runout, stamped
RCA 292 B - 1U -1 - 3 - CB-side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA Victor 104087 / RCA RCA 292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Tara TS 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292 / RCA PB 68016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292 / RCA PB 68016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292 / RCA PB 68016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292 / RCA PB 68016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292 / RCA PB 68016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 292 / RCA PB 68016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA PB 680167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA PB 680167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RCA RCA-2927", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB432937", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | RCA HG 17", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | UK & Europe | RCA 743211181277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1040877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | RCA PB-680167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA Victor DJL1-533312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
18 vinyl pressings of Theme From Harry's Game are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1992.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Ireland. One of them is RCA RCA 292.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 292, 104087, TS 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA 292 A - 1U -1 -1 -13 and RCA 292 B - 1U -1 -1 -7 Timtom-cbs. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
