Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 36 336 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Don McLeanAmerican Pie / Vincent
Vinyl pressings
American Pie / Vincent
by Don McLean · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesSymphonic RockRockFolkWorld
American Pie / Vincent 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 American Pie / Vincent
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | United Artists Records 36 336 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | United Artists Records 1 C 006-82 636 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-82 6367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Liberty 1 C 006-82 636 / United Artists Records 1 C 006-82 6367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-826367", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | New Zealand | Double Gold DG 187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | New Zealand | United Artists Records GOLD 547", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | United Artists Records 2C 008-82636 / Liberty 2C 008-8263645 RPM, 7", Single, Reissue | 45 RPM, 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | United Artists Records 2C 008-82636 / Liberty 2C 008-82.6367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 6031 / CEMA Special Markets COL 60317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | EMI 91007", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Pie4:11
- BVincent3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Pie / Vincent are there?
10 vinyl pressings of American Pie / Vincent are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1983.
When was American Pie / Vincent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany. One of them is United Artists Records 36 336 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of American Pie / Vincent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 36 336 AT) 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 American Pie / Vincent 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.
