Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 07.5P-162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Dan FogelbergLeader Of The Band
Vinyl pressings
Leader Of The Band
by Dan Fogelberg · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesFolk RockBalladRockFolk
Leader Of The Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Leader Of The Band
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 07.5P-162First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ES 7107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic 14-026477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 07.5P-1627", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES 7107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A2098 / Full Moon EPC A20987", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Epic 14-02647 / Full Moon 14-026477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Epic 14-02647 / Full Moon 14-026477", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Epic 14-02647 / Full Moon 14-026477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Full Moon A-2098 / Full Moon EPCA 20987", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Epic EPC A-20987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic / Full Moon7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ALeader Of The Band / Washington Post March4:15
- BTimes Like These2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Leader Of The Band are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Leader Of The Band are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Leader Of The Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan. One of them is Epic 07.5P-162.
How do I tell if my copy of Leader Of The Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 07.5P-162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Leader Of The Band 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.
