UK
September 24, 1976- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 242 A-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
YRAK 242 B-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
ExileTry It On
Vinyl pressings
Try It On
by Exile · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Try It On 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 Try It On
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 24, 1976- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 242 A-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
YRAK 242 B-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
US
September 24, 1976- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-76C-33001-5Side A Runout
ST- -33002-2 EXILE-B-STEREOSide B Runout
ST-76C-33001 RISide A Label
ST-76C-33002 RISide B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-76C-33001 SPA Label
ST-76C-33002 SPB Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 45-7072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
76C-33001-6 MR AT △101499 EXILE RE-1 AMRunout Mono Side
ST-76C-33001-6 MR EXILE RE-1 AS AT △̶1̶0̶1̶4̶ △101500Runout Stereo Side
76C-33001 MOLabel Mono Side
ST-76C-33001 MOLabel Stereo Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-98 222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Atco Records 45-7072First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 45-7072First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Atco Records 45-7072First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 45-7072First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 45-7072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | UK | RAK RAK 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | RAK RAK 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 45-7072First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATry It On
- BShow Me What You Got
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Try It On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Try It On are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Try It On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Germany, South Africa. One of them is RAK RAK 242, released September 24, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Try It On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 242, 45-7072, 1C 006-98 222, RAKJ 1042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 242 A-1 and YRAK 242 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Try It On 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.
