Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 201 178Ariola 201 178-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
201178 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout side A
201178 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 201 178 ALabel side A
S 201 178 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Over The Top
by Cozy Powell · 1979
16 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRock
Over The Top was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Over The Top
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5038
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5038 A3 GRunout Area Side A
ARL 5038 B4 ARunout Area Side B
ARL 5038 A4 DAMONT harp symbolVariant 2 Side A
ARL 5038 B4 AQ harp symbolVariant 2 Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6312
- Format
- LP, Album · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6312-AS-PW1 (Holly) (PR) Masterdisk HWA-side etched, Masterdisk stamped
PD-1-6312-BS-PW1 (PR) Masterdisk HWB-side etched, Masterdisk stamped
PD-1-6312 AS, 2391 502A-side, label
PD-1-6312 BS, 2391 502B-side, label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26 - PRC, Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK Hw PD-1-6312-AS-PRC-C-1-1-1 HollyA-Side Runout Etching
MASTERDISK Hw MF PD-1-6312-BS-PRC-C-1-1-11B-Side Runout Etching
PD-1-6312-ASA-Side Label
PD-1-6312-BSB-Side Label
Japan
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF 1249
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPF-1249A 19K A-1-12SIDE A
MPF-1249B A-1-9SIDE B
Benelux
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 201 178
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Benelux | Ariola 201 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0331)00078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 201 178 / Ariola 201 178-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Ariola ARL 5038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola ARL 5038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1249First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Ariola SUP2493-80.103LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Ariola ARL 39004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Ariola I-201178LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia & New Zealand | Ariola VPL1 4206LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6312LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | UK | Fame FA 3056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 18MM 0570LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Theme One3:34
- A2Killer7:12
- A3Heidi Goes To Town3:01
- A4El Sid5:00
- B1Sweet Poison6:23
- B2The Loner4:46
- B3Over The Top8:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Over The Top are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Over The Top are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was Over The Top first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Ariola 201 178.
How do I tell if my copy of Over The Top is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 201 178, ARL 5038, PD-1-6312, MPF 1249) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 201178 A-1/79S Made in Germany and 201178 B-1/79S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Over The Top 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.
