UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 222
- Format
- 7" · Silver labels
Eric ClaptonCarnival / Hungry
Vinyl pressings
Carnival / Hungry
by Eric Clapton · 1976
17 pressings12 countriesVocalClassic RockRockPop
Carnival / Hungry was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Carnival / Hungry
6 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 222
- Format
- 7" · Sand Color Labels
- Runout / matrix
2090 222 A // 1 ∇ 420 04 1 2 1 1A Side stamped
2090 222 B // 1 ∇ 420 04 1B Side stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RS 868 76NP 1948-S-CP XStereo Runout
RS 868 76NP 1948-M-CP X pMono Runout
76 NP 1948 SStereo Label
76 NP 1948 MMono Label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 222
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
2090-222 AA Side etched
2090-222 BB Side etched
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 222
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
RSO 2090 222 1 380 CIDIS A1A side (stamped)
RSO 2090 222 2 380 CIDIS PB side (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RSO 2090 222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | RSO 2090 222First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | France | RSO 2090 222First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | RSO 2090 222First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | RSO 2090 222First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 868First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Austria | RSO 2090 2227", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS 868 / Polydor 2090 2227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Chile | RSO 20902227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | RSO 2090 2227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Kenya | Polydor 2090 2227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS-8687", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 8687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 8687", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S-53 982 / RSO 2090 2227", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | RSO DWQ 60347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACarnival
- BHungry
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carnival / Hungry are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Carnival / Hungry are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Carnival / Hungry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is RSO 2090 222.
How do I tell if my copy of Carnival / Hungry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 222, RS 868) 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 Carnival / Hungry 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.
