Vinyl pressings
by F.R. David · 1982
Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 16 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.
67920 A2 M-1 unknown logoRunout, etched, stamped (circular, resembles two 3's facing each other), side A
67920 B M-1 unknown logoRunout, etched, stamped (circular, resembles two 3's facing each other), side B
67920/1Label, side A
67920/2Label, side B
CAL 145 A-1U-1-2-1runout, side 1, stamped
CAL 145 B-1U-1-1runout, side 2, stamped
CALP-1001-AS- PRC C1-1-1 [- (reverse 4) -]Runout, Etched, Side 1
CALP-1001-BS- PRC C1-1-1 -8-Runout, Etched, Side 2
MASTERDISKRunout, Stamped, Sides 1 & 2
HwRunout, Script, Sides 1 & 2
G V 67920-1 111 BRunout, side A, stamped
67920-2 111Runout, side B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Asia | Carrere 67920First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Polydor PDS-1-6370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 67920 / Carrere 67.920First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Carrere 29 144 3LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Germany | Carrere 2934 153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Carrere 14C 062-65079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Israel | Carrere 67.920First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Carrere CRE 25216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Carrere VPL1 6657First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Philippines | Carrere CAR 6009 / Carrere 67.920First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Carrere 609703First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARS 67.920First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Carrere CREJ(L) 8008 / Carrere CREJ (L) 8008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YCRPL-011 / Carrere CA 67920First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Carrere CRE 25216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Portugal | Discossete LP-850LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-253LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | KA Stereo KA 669LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
32 vinyl pressings of Words are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, UK, US, Asia and more. One of them is Carrere 67920.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 67920, CAL 145, CALP 1001, PDS-1-6370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 67920 A2 M-1 unknown logo and 67920 B M-1 unknown logo. 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.
