UK
March 7, 1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BP 342 A-1U BILBO 7 INCHES OF JOY !Side A runout
LPFBSide B runout
Fischer-ZSo Long
Vinyl pressings
So Long
by Fischer-Z · 1980
22 pressings9 countriesNew WavePower PopRock
So Long was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 So Long
22 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP 342
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
BP 342 A-1U BILBO 7INCHES OF JOY !Side A runout
BP 342 B-1U TA1PESide B runout
BP 342ASide A label
BP 342BSide B label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP 342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP 342 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
BP 342 A-1U 3 1 1 BILBO 7 INCHES OF JOY!Runout side A, etched [BP 342 A-1U 3 1 1 stamped]
BP 342 B-1U 3 1 TA1PE 1Runout side B, stamped [TA1PE etched]
BP 342DJ (A)Label side-A
BP 342DJ (B)Label side-B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP 342
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BP 342 A-1U BILBO 7INCHES OF JOY !Side A runout
BP 342 B-1U TA1PESide B runout
BP 342ASide A label
BP 342BSide B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1367-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-21091-E-Z-5
S-45-21098-Z-5
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | United Artists Records UA-344First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | United Artists Records UA-344First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Liberty UA-344First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-X1367-YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | United Artists Records BP 342First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-82871 / United Artists Records 006-82871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-82871 / United Artists Records 006-82871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-82871 / United Artists Records 006-82871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | United Artists Records 11C 006-82871First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Liberty LUK 11C 006-82 871 H / Liberty LUK 11C 006 82871 HFirst year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAST 25First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | United Artists Records 10C 006-082871 / United Artists Records 10C 006-082.871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | United Artists Records 10 C 006 082871 / Liberty 10 C 006 082871First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | United Artists Records 10C 006-082871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | United Artists Records BP 342First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASo Long4:55
- BHiding2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Long are there?
22 vinyl pressings of So Long are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was So Long first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records BP342, released March 7, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of So Long is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BP342, BP 342, BP 342 DJ, UA-X1367-Y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BP 342 A-1U BILBO 7 INCHES OF JOY ! and LPFB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Long 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.
