South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine SEAS 1001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SEAS 1001 ASide A Runout
SEAS 1001 BSide B Runout
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Vinyl pressings
Substitute
by Clout · 1977
41 pressings21 countriesPop RockRockPop
Substitute 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 Substitute
2 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Rhodesia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine SEAS 1001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Sunshine SEAS 1001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | Sunshine SEAS 1001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 6198 2227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Austria | Carrere 2044 1117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Austria | Carrere 2044 1117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-03147", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Carrere CA-113227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.3507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 8.015 / Carrere 801512", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.3507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.3507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.3507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2044 111 / Carrere 2044 1117", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6060 3177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Ireland | EMI EMI 27887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 876-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips 6199 06512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASubstitute3:28
- BWhen Will You Be Mine2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Substitute are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Substitute are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was Substitute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in South Africa, Rhodesia. One of them is Sunshine SEAS 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Substitute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEAS 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SEAS 1001 A and SEAS 1001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Substitute 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.
