Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2934 106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2934106 S1 320 E1Matrix runout A:
2934106 S2 320 B1Matrix runout B:
Vinyl pressings
Substitute
by Clout · 1978
22 pressings15 countriesPop RockDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Substitute 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 Substitute
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere EMC 3279Carrere 0C 062-61 878
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX.5564Label - side A, in parentheses
YAX.5565Label - side B, in parentheses
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9199 921
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape TT-169
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
67289 A agi 78 1 0 67289 ARunout side A is stamped, 67289 A is etched
67289 B agi 7810 67289 BRunout side B is stamped, 67289 B is etched
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9199 921
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PH 9199921 A CR (P) 1978 410 585
PH 9199921 B CR (P) 1978 410 585
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 9199 921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Austria | Carrere 38 270LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Brazil | Top Tape TT-169First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 67.289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2934 106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 38 270 5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 9199 921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 9199 921LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Ireland | Carrere EMC 3279 / Carrere 0C 062-61 878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Carrere ILS 9060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips RJ-7549First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips RJ-7549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Carrere 7C 062-61878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Sunshine Seal (D) 101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Sunshine SEAL (D) 101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Substitute3:28
- A2Without Love3:04
- A3Let It Grow3:41
- A4You've Got All Of Me3:19
- A5Ms. America2:57
- B1Since You've Been Gone3:04
- B2Feel My Need3:56
- B3You Make My World So Colorful4:20
- B4Don't Stop2:50
- B5Save Me4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Substitute are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Substitute are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Substitute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Carrere 2934 106.
How do I tell if my copy of Substitute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2934 106, EMC 3279, 9199 921, TT-169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2934106 S1 320 E1 and 2934106 S2 320 B1. 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.