New Zealand
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor XB 01003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Young Americans
by David Bowie · 1974
27 pressings14 countriesPop RockSoulGlamRock
Young Americans was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Young Americans
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor XB 01003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 1025847", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 1025847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 1025847", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.40767", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-010037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor XB 010037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor XB-01003 / RCA 26.112507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor XB-01 003 / RCA Victor 26.11 2507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor XB-01003 / RCA 26.112507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Ireland | RCA RCA 25237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-2447 / RCA XB-010037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-2447 / RCA XB-010037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-2447 / RCA XB-010037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | RCA Victor XB-010037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | RCA BOW 506 / RCA RCA 25237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | RCA BOW 506 / RCA 25237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Ireland | RCA BOW 506 / RCA 25237", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | RCA SS-2447 / RCA XB-010037", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AYoung Americans5:01
- BSuffragette City3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Americans are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Young Americans are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.
When was Young Americans first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor XB 01003.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Americans is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XB 01003) 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 Young Americans 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.
