UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2176
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
America
by David Essex · 1974
22 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
America 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 America
20 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2176
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid centre
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2176
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS159757-1EA/ Runout; Variant 1
ZSS159758-1CB/ Runout; Variant 1
ZSS159757-2BA/ Runout stamped; Variant 2
ZSS-159758-1BB/ Runout etched; Variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP-159756-1B pA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS159757-2B pB-Side Runout Etching
JZSP 159756Side A label
JZSS 159757Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP-159756-1 C T IA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS159757-2 C T IB-Side Runout Etching
JZSP 159756Side A label
JZSS 159757Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | CBS CBS 2176 / CBS 2176First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2176 / CBS 2176First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | CBS CBS 2176First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | CBS CBS 2176First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2176 / CBS 2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2176 / CBS 2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461525First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | CBS CBS 2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | CBS CBS 2176First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1974 | Sweden | CBS CBS 2176First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2176First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2176First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 2176 / CBS 21767", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | CBS7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AAmerica3:17
- BDance Little Girl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America are there?
22 vinyl pressings of America are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 2176.
How do I tell if my copy of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 2176, 3-10005, CBS 2176, CBS S 2176) 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 America 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.
