UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1186
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1186A //1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL CAP 11 3 SW-1-11813 F6 RMRunout side A
CHR 1186B //2 CAP MASTERED BY CAPITOL 11 5 SW-2-11813 F5 RMRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Giant For A Day
by Gentle Giant · 1978
24 pressings12 countriesProg RockRock
Giant For A Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Giant For A Day
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1186
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1186A* //1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL CAP 11 3 SW-1-11813 F6 RMRunout side A
CHR 1186B //2 CAP MASTERED BY CAPITOL 11 3 SW-2-11813 F6 RMRunout side B
US
September 1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-11813
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11813 F7 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A, runout, variant 1
SW-2-11813 F7 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B, runout, variant 1
SW-1-11813 F7 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side A, runout, variant 2
SW-2-11813 F7 # 45̶ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side B, runout, variant 2
US
September 1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-11813
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11813 F2 ─◁ KPSide A Runout Etched
SW-2-11813 F2 • ─◁ KPSide B Runout Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth Sides Stamped
SW-1-11813 F2 ─◁ KPSide A Runout Etched, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-11813
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11813 F3• 1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Runout A variant 1
SW-2-11813 F3• 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Runout B variant 1
SW-1-11813 F3• 1 MASTERED BY CAOITOL ✲ KPRunout A variant 2
SW-1-11813 F3• 3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ KPRunout B variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-11813
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11813 F3• 3 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A
SW-1-11813 F3• 3 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Chrysalis L36604 / Chrysalis L 36604First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records SW-11813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Chrysalis 511186 / Chrysalis 51 1186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Chrysalis 6307 636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L36604First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Chrysalis 6307 636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Sweden | Chrysalis CHR 1186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1186First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SW-11813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SW-511813LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SW-11813First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 731 / Chrysalis 202 731-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 731 / Chrysalis 202 731-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW-511813LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW-511813LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Words From The Wise4:10
- A2Thank You4:45
- A3Giant For A Day3:45
- A4Spooky Boogie3:31
- A5Take Me2:45
- B1Little Brown Bag3:32
- B2Friends1:58
- B3No Stranger2:27
- B4It's Only Goodbye4:16
- B5Rock Climber3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giant For A Day are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Giant For A Day are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Giant For A Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1186.
How do I tell if my copy of Giant For A Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1186, SW-11813, L36604, 511186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1186A //1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL CAP 11 3 SW-1-11813 F6 RM and CHR 1186B //2 CAP MASTERED BY CAPITOL 11 5 SW-2-11813 F5 RM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Giant For A Day 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.
