Vinyl pressings
by Continental Miniatures · 1978
Stay Awhile 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.
14 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
6,12333-01-1 H1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
6,12333-01-2 H1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
6.12 333-01-1Label side A
6.12 333-01-2Label side B
ZMSCL 9920Label A
ZMSCL 9921Label B
ZMSCL-9920-1C C 1ROG A
ZMSCL-9921-1C 1ROG B
ZCL-8217-2 [Artisan logo] T1Runout side A
ZCL-8218-1 [Artisan logo] T1VRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | London Records 26 562 / London Records 26.562-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | London Records 6.12 333 / London Records 6.12333First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Greece | London Records ZCL 8217 BWFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | London Records NZL 1088First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | London Records NZL 1088 / London American Recordings NZL 1088First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | London Records MO 1823First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | London Records MO 1823First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | London Records HLU 10558First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | London Records HLU 10558First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 266 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 266First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 266 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 266 / London Records LON 266First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
14 vinyl pressings of Stay Awhile are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is London Records 6.12 333.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.12 333, HLU 10558, 5N 266, 5N 266 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6,12333-01-1 H1 Manufactured in Germany and 6,12333-01-2 H1 Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
