US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCR I PB-10152-A-1Side A runout
MCR I PB-10152-B-1Side B runout
PB-10152-ASide A label
PB-10152-BSide B label
David BowieYoung Americans
Vinyl pressings
Young Americans
by David Bowie · 1975
18 pressings9 countriesPop RockSoulRock
Young Americans was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB 10152- ⓒA H MCRSide A etched - except for the stamped H
PB 10152- B - ◿_ H MCRSide B etched - except for the stamped H
PB-10152-ASide A label
PB-10152-BSide B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PPBA10152A-A-1 I MCR A2Runout side A, etched
PB10152-B -1 I MCR ARunout side B, etched
PBA10152A -1 I MCR AVariant 2 Runout side A, etched
PB10152 - B -1 I MCR AVariant 2 Runout side B, etched
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 31A-2561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-10152 1A-Side runout
PB-10152 2B-Side runout
PB-10152-ASide A label
PB-10152-BSide B label
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PBxJB-10152-A TXDRSide A etched
PB 10152-B TXDRSide B etched
PB-10152-ASide A label
PB-10152-BSide B label
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-10152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-10152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Chile | RCA Victor PB-10152-First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Greece | RCA Victor RCS 4002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 4244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 4244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Philippines | RCA Victor PB-10152First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor PB-10152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor PB-10152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor PB-10152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Venezuela | RCA 45.625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor GB-104697", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | RCA GB-104697", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | RCA Victor PB 101527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA GB-104697", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AYoung Americans3:11
- BKnock On Wood2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Americans are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Young Americans are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Young Americans first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Argentina, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB-10152.
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 PB-10152, 31A-2561, RCS 4002, SP - 4244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCR I PB-10152-A-1 and MCR I PB-10152-B-1. 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.
