Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 064 4001831
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4001831-A3-CStamped side A
4001831-B3-CStamped side B
Eddie JobsonThe Green Album
Vinyl pressings
The Green Album
by Eddie Jobson · 1983
12 pressings8 countriesProg RockRock
The Green Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Green Album
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 4001831
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 4001831 A-1-1-1-2 NICKZRunoff A
EST 4001831 B-1-1-1Runoff B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12275
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12275-Z2#1 STERLING 0Side A runout variant 1
ST-2-12275-Z2#1 STERLING 0Side B runout variant 1
ST-1-12275-Z2 STERLING 0Side A runout variant 2
ST-2-12275-Z6#1 STERLING 0Side B runout variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12275
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12275-Z10#2 —◁ STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
ST-2-12275-Z10 —◁ STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
ST 1-12275A-Side Label
ST 2-12275B-Side Label
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 31C 064 400183Capitol Records 31C 064 400183
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12275
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 12275 A. ◎Runout,Etched Side A
ST 12275 B. ◎Runout,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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 400183 / Capitol Records 31C 064 400183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 4001831First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81607First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81607First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Portugal | EMI 11C 080 400183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records EST 4001831First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records EST 4001831First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records ST-12275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records ST-12275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Transporter1:11
- A2Resident6:01
- A3Easy For You To Say4:07
- A4Prelude2:30
- A5Nostalgia2:27
- A6Walking From Pastel2:07
- A7Turn It Over4:15
- B1Green Face4:22
- B2Who My Friends...6:31
- B3Color Code1:05
- B4Listen To Reason5:56
- B5Through The Glass6:03
- B6Transporter 20:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Green Album are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Green Album are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Green Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C 064 4001831.
How do I tell if my copy of The Green Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064 4001831, EST 4001831, ST-12275, 31C 064 400183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4001831-A3-C and 4001831-B3-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Green Album 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.