Vinyl pressings
by Eddie And The Hot Rods · 1977
I Might Be Lying 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.
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
WIPX 1718 - 1U JONZ.Runout Side A, stamped ('JONZ.' etched) (variant 1)
WIPX 1719 - 1URunout Side B, stamped (variant 1)
WIPX 1718-1U JONZ. 2 GMRunout Side A, stamped ('JONZ.' etched) (variant 2)
WIPX 1719-1U 1 HRunout Side B, stamped (variant 2)
WIPX 1718 - 1U JONZ.Side A stamped (JONZ. etched)
WIPX 1719 - 1USide B stamped
WIP 6388-ASide A label
WIP 6388-BSide B label
WIPX 1718 - 1U M 1 JONZ.Runout A stamped/etched, variant 1
WIPX 1719 - 1U O 1Runout B stamped, variant 1
WIPX 1718 - 1U GR 1 JONZ.Runout A stamped/etched, variant 2
WIPX 1719 - 1U R 1Runout B stamped, variant 2
WIPX 1718 - 1U JONZ.Runout Side A, stamped ('JONZ.' etched)
WIPX 1719 - 1URunout Side B, stamped
WIPX 1718Label Side A
WIPX 1719Label Side B
WIPX 1718-DJSide A label
WIPX 1719Side B label
WIP 6388-ASide A label
WIP 6388-BSide B label
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 | Australia | Island Records K-6795First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Island Records 6138 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Island Records 17 912 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Island Records K 6795First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Island Records K 6795First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6388First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6388First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6388First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
10 vinyl pressings of I Might Be Lying are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records WIP 6388, released April 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6388, K-6795, 6138 103, 17 912 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIPX 1718 - 1U JONZ. and WIPX 1719 - 1U. 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.
