Vinyl pressings
by Frank Stallone · 1983
Far From Over was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
36 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
815 023-7 S1 320 E 1Runout A, stamped, variant 1
815 023-7 S2 320 E 1Runout B, stamped, variant 1
815 023 - 7 S 1 320 1 B ARunout A, stamped, variant 2
815 023 - 7 S 2 320 1 B ARunout B, stamped, variant 2
815 348 - 1 S 1 320 E1Runout side A, variant 1
815 348 - 1 S 2 320 D1Runout side B, variant 1
815 348 - 1 S 1 320 1 DRunout side A, variant 2
815 348 - 1 S 2 320 1 ERunout side B, variant 2
RSO95A/1∇420WA
RSO95B/1∇420WB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RSO 815 348-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | RSO RSS 1071First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Ecuador | RSO 815 023-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ecuador | RSO 815 023-7First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | RSO 815 348-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | RSO 815 023-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | RSO 815 023-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | RSO 815 023-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | RSO 815 348-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | RSO 815 023-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | RSO 815 023-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | RSO 7DW 0031First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Japan | RSO 7DW 0031First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | RSO MIX-3064 / RSO 815 348-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | RSO S/N 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RSO Records, Inc. RSO-873-1087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | RSO RSOX9512", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
38 vinyl pressings of Far From Over are listed here, from 17 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RSO 815 023-7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 815 023-7, 815 348-1, RSOX95, RSO 95) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 815 023-7 S1 320 E 1 and 815 023-7 S2 320 E 1. 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.
