UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- GTO GTLP 046
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Gary GlitterThe Leader
Vinyl pressings
The Leader
by Gary Glitter · 1981
10 pressings5 countriesRock
The Leader was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 The Leader
2 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic 47.249
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ALS 5608
ALS 5609
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Epic 47.249First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | GTO GTLP 046First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | Epic EPC 26122LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 32200LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Epic 5E 39299LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic WPE 39299LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Epic EPC 32200LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 32200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 32200LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | GTO GTLP 046 / GTO GT 247LP, Compilation, 7" | LP, Compilation, 7" |
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roll Part One
- A2Always Yours
- A3Baby Please Dont Go
- A4Hello, Hello I'm Back Again
- A5The Wanderer
- A6I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)
- A7I Love You Love Me Love
- B1Rock And Roll Part Two
- B2I Didn't Know I Loved You ('Til I Saw You Rock & Roll)
- B3Lonely Boy
- B4Do You Wanna Touch Me?
- B5Oh Yes! You're Beautiful
- B6Rock Me
- B7Remember Me This Way
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Leader are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Leader are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was The Leader first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Argentina. One of them is GTO GTLP 046.
How do I tell if my copy of The Leader is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GTLP 046, 47.249) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Leader 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.
