UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1077871
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1077871 A-2U-1-1-30 TOWN HOUSESide A runout
EMC 1077871 B-3U-1-2̶ -4-6 TOWN HOUSESide B runout
EMC 1077871ASide A label
EMC 1077871BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Silver
by Cliff Richard · 1983
29 pressings19 countriesVocalSynth-popPop RockPop
Silver was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Silver
28 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 19 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCS 1077873EMI EMC 1077871/881
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1077871 A-1U-1- 10 TOWN HOUSERunout, side A
EMC 1077871 B-1U-1- TOWN HOUSERunout, side B
EMC 1077881 A-2U-1- TOWN HOUSE THAI LIKES SUE FOOD!Runout, side C
EMC 1077881 B-2U-1- TOWN HOUSERunout, side D
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1077871
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4 077871-A1 50 1Runout, side A
EMC 1077871 B-10-1 [something illegible] TOWN HOUSERunout, side B
EMC 1077871-ALabel, side A
EMC 1077871-BLabel, side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCS 1077873EMI EMC 1077871
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1077871 A-1U-1- 2 TOWN HOUSERunout, stamped ("2" etched), side 1
EMC 1077871 B-1U-1- TOWN HOUSERunout, stamped, side 2
1077881-A2Runout, stamped, side 3
1077881-B2Runout, stamped, side 4
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1077871
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1077871 A-1U-1-3-1 TOWN HOUSESide A runout
EMC 1077871 B-4-1-2-10 NICKZSide B runout
EMC 1077871ASide A label
EMC 1077871BSide B label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCS 1077873EMI EMC 1077871/881
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1077871 A-1U-1- 8 2 TOWN HOUSE 1ACSide A runout
EMC 1077871 B-1U-1- 8 TOWN HOUSESide B runout
EMC 1077881 A-1U-1- 21 TOWN HOUSE THAI LIKES SUE FOOD! 2Side C runout
1077881-B2 21 1Side D runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | EMI 81-1077871First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMC-107787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America ST 17105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 064 1077871First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 064 1077871 / EMI 1A 064-1077871First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 064-1077871 / EMI 1A 168-1077881First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1983 | France | EMI 1077871First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | EMI 062-1077871First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | India | EMI EMC 10778First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ireland | EMI EMC 1077871First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Israel | Portrait EMC 107787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | EMI 64 1077871First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-81631First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-81631First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | EMI HMVNZ 18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | EMI MID 166180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Silver's Home Tonight3:44
- A2Hold On3:22
- A3Never Say Die (Give A Little Bit More)3:40
- A4Front Page3:12
- A5Ocean Deep5:21
- B1Locked Inside Your Prison3:28
- B2Please Don't Fall In Love3:12
- B3Baby You're Dynamite3:56
- B4The Golden Days Are Over4:21
- B5Love Stealer3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silver are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Silver are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Silver first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is EMI EMC 1077871.
How do I tell if my copy of Silver is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 1077871, EMCS 1077873, ST-17105, 81-1077871) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMC 1077871 A-2U-1-1-30 TOWN HOUSE and EMC 1077871 B-3U-1-2̶ -4-6 TOWN HOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silver 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.
