France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 75.004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
DroidsThe Force
Vinyl pressings
The Force
by Droids · 1977
32 pressings17 countriesDiscoElectronic
The Force 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Force
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 62.336
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A2 BAR 62336 A3 CIDIS DACStamped runout side A
A1 BAR 62336 B 3 CIDIS DACStamped runout side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay K 7019
- Format
- 7"
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BCS 802
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BAR.703
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay K 7019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Barclay K 7019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Barclay 60405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Barclay 75.004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Barclay 62.336First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Barclay K 7019First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | France | Barclay BCS 802First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Barclay 75.00412", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Barclay 0036.026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Barclay BR CNP 40081 / Barclay BRCNP 40081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Barclay CM-139First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 7019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Panama | Barclay BR-20059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | Barclay SP - 27.007First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Barclay 02.1302/8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Barclay 02.1302/87", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Arcobaleno Records ARCO 00912", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Arcobaleno Records ARCO 00912", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Barclay SCI 01937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Ecuador | Barclay SFI-441157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Barclay 160047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(Do You Have) The Force3:30
- B(Do You Have) The Force3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Force are there?
32 vinyl pressings of The Force are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1977 and 2008.
When was The Force first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Barclay 75.004.
How do I tell if my copy of The Force is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75.004, 62.336, K 7019, BCS 802) 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 The Force 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.
