Vinyl pressings
by Dream Express · 1977
A Million In 1, 2, 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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.
2596-A//31187-1-Y 4 1 1Runout side A variant 1
2596-B//31188-1-Y 4 1 1Runout side B variant 1
2596-A//31187-1-Y 2 1 1Runout side A variant 2
2596-B//31188-1-Y 1 1 1Runout side B variant 2
2596-A//31187-1-YRunout side A
2596-B//31188-1-YRunout side B
(2596-A)Label side A
(2596-B)Label side B
EMI 2596 A-4 T G BLAIR 1A runout, stamped (BLAIR etched)
EMI 2596 B-1U T G KEVB runout, stamped (KEV etched)
EMI 2596 A-4 BLAIR 1A runout, stamped (BLAIR etched)
EMI 2596 B-1U KEVB runout, stamped (KEV etched)
EMI 2596 A-4A-Side Runout
EMI 2596 B-1UB-Side Runout
EMI 2596AA-Side Label
EMI 2596BB-Side Label
45VB510 A MPPVRunout side A
45VB 510 B MPPVRunout side B
(45 VB 510 A)Label side A
(45 VB 510 B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Vogue VB. 510 / Vogue 45. VB. 510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Vogue VB 510First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Vogue VB. 510First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Vogue VB 510 / Vogue 45. VB. 510First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Vogue VB. 510First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | EMI 2C 006-98866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-98 866 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-98 866 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Negram NG 832First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Negram NG 832First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2596First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Peru | EMI 01.21.1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006 - 98 866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-98866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2596First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of A Million In 1, 2, 3 are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Negram NG 832.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NG 832, EMI 2596, VB. 510, VB 510) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2596-A//31187-1-Y 4 1 1 and 2596-B//31188-1-Y 4 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
