US
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SO-17068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
SO-1-17068-Z-7 #3 PRECISION D.L. 0Side A etched
SO-2-17068-Z-15 #1 PRECISION LACQUER D.L. 0Side B etched
Vinyl pressings
On The Line
by Gary U.S. Bonds · 1982
23 pressings15 countriesRock & RollRock
On The Line was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 On The Line
21 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SO-17068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
SO-1-17068-Z-5 ━◁ Precision SM.Runout A, variant 1
SO-2-17068-Z-11 #2 • ━◁ Precision SM.Runout B, variant 1
SO-1-17068-Z-6 #2 ━◁ Precision SM.Runout A, variant 2
SO-2-17068-Z-11 #4 • ━◁ Precision SM.Runout B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SO-17068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
SO-1-17068-Z-2. 2 ✲ Precision SM.Runout Side A, etched (2, ✲ is stamped)
SO-2-17068-Z-14.1 ✲ Precision SM.Runout Side B, etched (1, ✲ is stamped)
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SO-17068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SO-1-17068-Z-1 PRECISION SMSide A etched
ST-2-17068-2-14 PRECISION LACQUER D.L.Side B etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AML 3022EMI America OC 062-400 099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AML 3022 A-2-1-1-1 1A-side runout, stamped variant 1
AML 3022 B-1-1-1-1 3B-side runout, stamped variant 1
AML 3022 A-2-1-210A-side runout, stamped variant 2
AML 3022 B-1-1-2-CB-side runout, stamped variant 2, "C" best guess.
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST.17068
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST1 17068Side 1 Label
ST2 17068Side 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | EMI America ST.17068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records ST.17068First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 064 400099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | EMI America SO-17068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI America 1A 064-400099 / EMI America 400099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI America 1A 064-400099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | EMI America 2C 070 400099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | EMI America AML 3022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | EMI America 3C 064-57019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81506First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | EMI America 33C 062 400099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | EMI America ST 17068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | EMI America 11C 078-400099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | EMI America SO(D) 17068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | EMI America SO-517068LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On (To What You Got)3:05
- A2Out Of Work2:56
- A3Club Soul City3:38
- A4Soul Deep3:18
- A5Love's On The Line3:41
- A6Turn The Music Down3:37
- B1Rendez-Vous3:38
- B2Angelyne4:08
- B3All I Need5:08
- B4Bring Her Back3:44
- B5Last Time4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Line are there?
23 vinyl pressings of On The Line are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was On The Line first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is EMI America SO-17068.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Line is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO-17068, AML 3022, ST.17068, 31C 064 400099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SO-1-17068-Z-7 #3 PRECISION D.L. 0 and SO-2-17068-Z-15 #1 PRECISION LACQUER D.L. 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Line 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.
