UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2093
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2093.A3 [Harp]Side 1
V-2093.B3 [Harp]Side 2
Colin TownsFull Circle
Vinyl pressings
Full Circle
by Colin Towns · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackSymphonic RockRockStage & Screen
Full Circle 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 Full Circle
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records L36468
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 740
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 740
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 740
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Festival Records L36468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Virgin VGL.36468LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | France | Virgin 2933 740First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Virgin 2933 740First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Virgin 2933 740First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Virgin 2933 740LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin V 2093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Virgin 2933 740LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Virgin 203.394LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin V 2093LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Full Circle (Main Theme)10:40
- A2The Park
- A3Have You Got A Magnificent Problem? (Inside The Mental Home)2:19
- A4'Pretty Men Are Very Receptive' (The Seance)3:15
- A5Kate (Opening Sequence)2:45
- B1Olivia4:50
- B2Love Scene3:22
- B3'Magnus' - The Unwelcome Intrusion3:53
- B4Full Circle (Everything's Right Now)7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Full Circle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Full Circle are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Full Circle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, France, Greece. One of them is Virgin V 2093.
How do I tell if my copy of Full Circle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2093, L36468, 2933 740) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2093.A3 [Harp] and V-2093.B3 [Harp]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Full Circle 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.