UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2394 196
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2394196-2479201-A DD3Runout Side A etched
2394196-2479201-B DD3Runout Side B etched
Vinyl pressings
Slowhand
by Eric Clapton · 1977
158 pressings36 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Slowhand 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 Slowhand
68 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 25 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2479 201RSO 2479-201
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3030-A MASTERDISK 11 2479 201 A//1 0Runout side A, etched & stamped
RS-1-3030-B MASTERDISK 11 2479 201 B//1 0Runout side B, etched & stamped
2479201 A//3 ▽420 04 1 1 6Runout side A, etched & stamped, variant 1
RS-1-3030-B MASTERDISK e 2479201 B//1 0 1 11Runout side B, etched & stamped, variant 1
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2479 201RSO 2479-201
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3030-A MASTERDISK 11 2479 201 A//1 0[Var 1] Runout side A, etched & stamped
RS-1-3030-B MASTERDISK 11 2479 201 B//1 0[Var 1] Runout side B, etched & stamped
RS-1-3030-A MASTERDISK DC 2479201 A//1 0 12 2[Var 2] Runout side A, etched & stamped
RS-1-3030-B MASTERDISK DC 2479201 B//1 0 12[Var 2] Runout side B, etched & stamped
US
November 25, 1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3030RSO 2394-196
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3030 AS MW TML-S Δ22741 (2)
RS-1-3030 BS MW TML-S Δ22741-x (1)
US
November 25, 1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3030
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3030 AS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741 (3)Variant 1 Side A Etched exc TML, ᴍʀ stamps
RS-1-3030 BS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741-X (5)Variant 1 Side B Etched exc TML, ᴍʀ stamps
RS-1-3030 AS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741 (3)Variant 2 Side A Etched exc TML, ᴍʀ stamps
RS-1-3030 BS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741-X (4)Variant 2 Side B Etched exc TML, ᴍʀ stamps
US
November 25, 1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3030
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3030 AS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741 (1)Runout side A, variant 1
RS-1-3030 BS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741-X (2)Runout side B, variant 1
RS-1-3030 AS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741 (3)Runout side A, variant 2
RS-1-3030 BS-MW TML-S MR Δ22741-X (2)Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 158 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s84 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australasia | RSO 2394 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | RSO 2394 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | RSO 2394 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Austria | RSO 2479 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030 / RSO 2394 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030 / RSO 2394 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030 / RSO 2394 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | RSO 2479 201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2479 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2479 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2479 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | RSO 2479 201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-030 / RSO MFSL 1-030LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 1981 | Spain | RSO 23 94 196LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | RSO 23 94 196LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С60-17879-80LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С60 17879 000LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия C60-17879-80LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1983 | Ireland | RSO SPELP 25 / RSO SPELP 25LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | RSO SPELP 25 / RSO 2479 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | RSO RS-1-3030 / RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1985 | Spain | RSO 23 94 196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия C60-17879-80LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С60-17879-80LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С60-17879-80LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С60 17879-80LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С60 17879-80LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | RSO 23 94 196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | Spain | RSO 823 276-1 / Polydor 823 276-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия C60 17879-80LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Japan | Polydor UIJY-9024 / Universal Music UIJY-9024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | UK | RSO 0042281718816 / Universal Music Group International 0042281718816LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Polydor 0600753407233 / Polydor 600753407233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2012 | UK, Europe & US | Polydor 042282327611 / Universal 042282327611CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, NTSC, Stereo, CD, Remastered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set | CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, NTSC, Stereo, CD, Remastered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set |
| 2012 | US | Polydor B0017702-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2012 | Europe | Polydor 0600753407257 / Universal Music Group International 0600753407257CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, NTSC, Stereo, CD, Remastered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set | CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, NTSC, Stereo, CD, Remastered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set |
| 2012 | Europe | Polydor 0600753407233 / Polydor 600753407233LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2012 | US | Polydor B0017702-01 / UMe B0017702-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Japan | Polydor UICY-75459CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, LP, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, LP, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Polydor 0600753407233 / Polydor 600753407233LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2017 | UK | Polydor 575 476-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Polydor 600753407233 / Polydor 602567909293LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Japan | Polydor UIJY-75295LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 2394196LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030 / RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RSO RS-1-3030LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Europe | Polydor 823 276-1LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
| ? | Europe | Polydor 817 188-1 / Universal Music 817 188-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RSO 2479 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RSO 2479 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RSO 2479 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RSO 2479 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RSO 2479 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Greece | RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | RSO 2394 196LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Italy | RSO 817 188-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cocaine
- A2Wonderful Tonight
- A3Lay Down Sally
- A4Next Time You See Her
- A5We're All The Way
- B1The Core
- B2May You Never
- B3Mean Old Frisco Blues
- B4Peaches And Diesel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slowhand are there?
158 vinyl pressings of Slowhand are listed here, from 36 countries, released between 1977 and 2025.
When was Slowhand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Japan, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 2394 196.
How do I tell if my copy of Slowhand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2394 196, 2479 201, RS-1-3030, MWF 1038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2394196-2479201-A DD3 and 2394196-2479201-B DD3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slowhand 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.
