UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651120 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6511207 A1Side A runout etched
6511207 B1Side B runout etched
Flash & The PanAyla
Vinyl pressings
Ayla
by Flash & The Pan · 1987
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Ayla was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Ayla
9 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions ED 303AMC ED 303
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- AMC AP 1986
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AP 1986AA-Side Label
AP 1986BB-Side Label
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP 1986AMC AP 1986
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AP 1986AA-Side Label
AP 1986BB-Side Label
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 651120 7Albert Productions EPC 651120 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-651120-2A-1Runout side A, variant 1
01-651120-2B-1Runout side B, variant 1
01-651120-2-A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
01-651120-2-B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 651120 6Epic 651120 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-651120-2A-1 ARunout side A
01-651120-1B-1 ARunout side B
01-651120-1Label side A
01-651120-2Label side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Albert Productions ED 303 / AMC ED 303First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | AMC AP 1986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Albert Productions AP 1986 / AMC AP 1986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651120 7 / Albert Productions EPC 651120 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651120 6 / Epic 651120 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651120 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651120 7 / Albert Productions EPC 651120 7First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651120 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic 651120 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Epic 651120 6 / Albert Productions 651120 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAyla4:25
- BYour Love Is Strange4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ayla are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ayla are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Ayla first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Europe, Spain. One of them is Epic 651120 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Ayla is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 651120 7, ED 303, AP 1986, EPC 651120 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6511207 A1 and 6511207 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ayla 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.
