US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 8514
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Delores HallSnapshot
Vinyl pressings
Snapshot
by Delores Hall · 1979
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Snapshot was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Snapshot
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 8514
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
﹒─◁ WHY DON'T CHA TAKE IT ?! S 33⅓ 95967 Z2 F/W TCSide A runout
﹒─◁ S 33⅓ 95968 Z2 F/W TCSide B runout
S-95967Side A label
S-95968Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4733
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4733
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12 CL 16103
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16103
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Capitol Records 2S 052-52.862First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-85 996 / Capitol Records 1C 006-85 996First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 85996 / Capitol Records 3C 006 - 85996First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 16103First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16103First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 16103First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16103First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 8514First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records P-4733First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 8514First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4733First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASnapshot (Vocal)7:58
- BSnapshot (Instrumental)8:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snapshot are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Snapshot are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Snapshot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records 8514.
How do I tell if my copy of Snapshot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8514, 4733, P-4733, 12 CL 16103) 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 Snapshot 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.