US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VCA 7300Label side A
VCA 7299Label side B
Gary WrightTouch And Gone
Vinyl pressings
Touch And Gone
by Gary Wright · 1977
11 pressings8 countriesDiscoRock
Touch And Gone was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Touch And Gone
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO 703
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Blue translucent vinyl
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO 703
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO 703-KMI TML-MRunout groove inscription
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
El Salvador
1977- Label and catalog number
- Dicesa CA-10219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | El Salvador | Dicesa CA-10219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-245WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records G-1944First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17079First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Panama | Warner Bros. Records WBS-8494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO 703First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO 703First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-1047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATouch And Gone3:30
- BTouch And Gone3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Touch And Gone are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Touch And Gone are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Touch And Gone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, El Salvador, Mexico and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WBS 8494.
How do I tell if my copy of Touch And Gone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBS 8494, PRO 703, CA-10219, G-1944) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VCA 7300 and VCA 7299. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Touch And Gone 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.
