Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 322-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
DoubleGliding
Vinyl pressings
Gliding
by Double · 1987
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Gliding 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 Gliding
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 320-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
887 320 - 1 S 1 320Stamped Side A
887 320 - 1 S 2 320Stamped Side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 903
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2999
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM-02999-ALabels
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 320-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
887 320-7ARunout etched Side A
887 320-7BRunout etched Side B
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 | Polydor 887 320-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Metronome 887 322-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Polydor 887 320-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Polydor POSPX 903First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 320-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 320-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 320-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP 903First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2999First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 887 322-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Gliding (Re-Touched Version)3:39
- A2Gliding (Long Version)5:05
- B1Lakes In The Desert4:43
- Bonus Track
- B2The Captain Of The Heart4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gliding are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gliding are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Gliding first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Metronome 887 322-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Gliding is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 322-1, 887 320-1, POSPX 903, POSP 903) 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 Gliding 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.
