Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 5897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC 01-5897-1A-1Runout A, stamped
EPC 01-5897-1B-1Runout B, stamped
[CBS logo]Runout B, etched
Gene PitneyIt's Over/It's Over (Medley)
Vinyl pressings
It's Over/It's Over (Medley)
by Gene Pitney · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesVocalPop RockRockPop
It's Over/It's Over (Medley) 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 It's Over/It's Over (Medley)
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
December 2, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 5897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 5897-A1Runout [etched] Side A
EPC S 5783-B1Runout [etched] Side B
5897 B1Runout [stamped] Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
December 2, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 5897
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 5897-A1Runout etched side A
EPC S 5783-B1Runout etched side B
5897 B1Runout stamped side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 163469Label A
ZSS 163470Label B
ZSP 163469-1F [Artisan logo] TDeadwax A
ZSS 163470-1F [Artisan logo] TDeadwax B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 163469 - 1B SSSide A Runout
ZSS 163470 - 1A SSSSide B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 5897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Epic EPC 5897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50461First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50461First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50461First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5897First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC S 5897 / Epic EPC 58977", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC S 5897 / Epic EPC 58977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654749 77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654749 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 2477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt's Over / It's Over (Medley)3:24
- BWalkin' In The Sun3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Over/It's Over (Medley) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It's Over/It's Over (Medley) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was It's Over/It's Over (Medley) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Europe, UK, US, Italy. One of them is Epic EPC 5897.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Over/It's Over (Medley) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 5897, S EPC 5897, 8-50461) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 01-5897-1A-1 and EPC 01-5897-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Over/It's Over (Medley) 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.
