Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89140
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX300447 7-89140-1Runout Side A
MX300448 7-89140-2Runout Side B
MX300447Label Side A
MX300448Label Side B
David FosterWinter Games
Vinyl pressings
Winter Games
by David Foster · 1987
10 pressings6 countriesModern ClassicalElectronic
Winter Games was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Winter Games
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 91407
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89140First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 914077", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | France | Atlantic 786 600-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 789 140-77" | 7" |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 789 140-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 789 140-77", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1988 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-03587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-891407", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-891407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWinter Games4:03
- BPiano Concerto In G3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winter Games are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Winter Games are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Winter Games first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 7-89140.
How do I tell if my copy of Winter Games is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89140, 78 91407) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX300447 7-89140-1 and MX300448 7-89140-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winter Games 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.