Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058 466 S 1 320
2058 466 S 2 320
FocusHarem Scarem
Vinyl pressings
Harem Scarem
by Focus · 1974
16 pressings11 countriesProg RockRock
Harem Scarem was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Harem Scarem
16 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058466 A//1▽420 0 11 3Stamped runout, side A
2058466 B//1▽420 0 11 2Stamped runout, side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP
- Runout / matrix
1-1 74C-28680-1 SRCA-Side Runout Etching
ST-74C-28680-2 1-1 SRCB-Side Runout Etching
74C-28680 SPA-Side Label
ST-74C-28680 SPB-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL
- Runout / matrix
1-1 74C-28680-3A-Side Runout Etching
ST-74C-28681-4B-Side Runout Etching
ST-74C-28680-PLSide A Label
ST-74C-28681-PLSide B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP
- Runout / matrix
1-1 74C-28680-1 SRCA-Side Runout Etching
ST-74C-28680-2 1-1 SRCB-Side Runout Etching
74C-28680 SPA-Side Label
ST-74C-28680 SPB-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · PL
- Runout / matrix
74C-28680-2 PPA-Side Runout Etching
ST-74C-28680-1-1 PPB-Side Runout Etching
74C-28680 PLA-Side Label
ST-74C-28680 PLB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2058 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2058 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2058 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2058 466First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor DP 1937First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor DP 1937First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor 2058 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Polydor 20 58 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2058 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records 45-7002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records 45-7002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records 45-7002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records 45-7002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records 45-7002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AHarem Scarem3:07
- BEarly Birth2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harem Scarem are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Harem Scarem are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Harem Scarem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 2058 466.
How do I tell if my copy of Harem Scarem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058 466, 45-7002, DP 1937, 20 58 466) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058 466 S 1 320 and 2058 466 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harem Scarem 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.
