Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6303 186
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 6303 186 1Y1 670 1 1 1Side 1 (stamped
AA 6303 186 2Y1 670 1 1 2Side 2 (stamped
Vinyl pressings
Demis Roussos
by Demis Roussos · 1978
33 pressings24 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Demis Roussos was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Demis Roussos
31 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 24 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9199 575
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9199575 1Y//2 ∇ 420 03Side A runout
9199575 2Y//2 ∇ 420 03Side B runout
9199 575.1Side A label
9199 575.2Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3724Mercury 6304-501
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TI SRM-1-3724-CT-A1 Az ~~ GVariant 1 A-Side Runout Etched
TI SRM-1-3724 B-CT10 1 T 1 MASTERDISK G.K.Variant 1 B-Side Runout Etched
TI SRM-1-3724-CT-A1 Az ~~ BIVariant 2 A-Side Runout Etched
SRM-1-3724 B-CT10 I T MASTERDISK G.K.Variant 2 B-Side Runout Etched, MASTERDISK - stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3724
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
(A Side Label)SMR-1-3724-CS-AS (AZ✿)
(B Side Label)SMR-1-3724-CS-B5 (AZ✿)
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6303188
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6008
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Philips 6303188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Argentina | Philips 6008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 6303 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 6303 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 6303 186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Philips 6303 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1 3724First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Philips 6303 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Philips 9199 575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Philips 6303 186 / Philips 6018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Philips 6303 186 / Philips 6018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6303 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6303 186LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Ireland | Philips 9199 575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Israel | Phonodor 13142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Feel Like I'll Never Feel This Way Again3:35
- A2Loving Arms2:50
- A3Life In The City3:33
- A4I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself3:04
- A5I Just Live4:33
- B1Hey Friend3:17
- B2The Other Woman3:15
- B3This Song3:13
- B4That Once In A Lifetime3:38
- B5L.O.V.E. Got A Hold Of Me5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Demis Roussos are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Demis Roussos are listed here, from 24 countries.
When was Demis Roussos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Philips 6303 186.
How do I tell if my copy of Demis Roussos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6303 186, 9199 575, SRM-1-3724, 6303188) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6303 186 1Y1 670 1 1 1 and AA 6303 186 2Y1 670 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Demis Roussos 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.
