UK
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2633
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2633 A-5 OG BLAIRRunout side A
EMI 2633 B-1 GG 2Runout side B
EMI 2633ASide A label
EMI 2633BSide B label
Cliff RichardWhen Two Worlds Drift Apart
Vinyl pressings
When Two Worlds Drift Apart
by Cliff Richard · 1977
11 pressings6 countriesBalladPop
When Two Worlds Drift Apart was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 When Two Worlds Drift Apart
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2633
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Label variant
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2633 A-5 BlairA
EMI 2633 B-1B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMIJ 4177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2633
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Netherlands
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5C 006-06445
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5C006-06445-A//HL32313-1-YRunout side A
5C006-06445-B//HL32314-1-YRunout side B
Netherlands
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5C 006-06445
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5C006-06445-A//HL32313-1-4Runout side A
5C006-06445-B//HL32314-1-4Runout side B
5C006-06445-ALabel side A
5C006-06445-BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMI-11476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 006-06445First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2633First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-06445First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2633First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMIJ 4177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-06445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-06445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2633First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2633First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | EMI EMI-114767", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhen Two Worlds Drift Apart
- BThat's Why I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When Two Worlds Drift Apart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of When Two Worlds Drift Apart are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was When Two Worlds Drift Apart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2633, released July 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of When Two Worlds Drift Apart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2633, EMIJ 4177, 5C 006-06445, EMI-11476) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2633 A-5 OG BLAIR and EMI 2633 B-1 GG 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When Two Worlds Drift Apart 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.
