UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1115
- Format
- LP, Album · Phonodisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1115 A//3∇420 04Side A
CHR 1115 B//2∇420 04Side B
Vinyl pressings
Interview
by Gentle Giant · 1976
37 pressings16 countriesProg RockRock
Interview was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Interview
26 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1115
- Format
- LP, Album · IRM Pressing, Laminated
- Runout / matrix
5 CHR 1115 A-1 1 A PN EGRunout side A variant 1
10 CHR 1115 B-1 B 1 PN EGRunout side B variant 1
3 CHR 1115 A-1 1 A PN EGRunout side A variant 2
2 CHR 1115 B-1 B 1 PN EGRunout side B variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 CHR 1115 A-1 1 A PN EGSide A runout, etched [variant 1]
7 CHR 1115 B-1 B 1 PN EGSide B runout, etched [variant 1]
12 CHR 1115 A-1 1 A PN EGSide A runout, etched [variant 2]
12 CHR 1115 B-1 B 1 PN EGSide B runout, etched [variant 2]
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Phonodisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1115 A//3∇420 04Side A, stamped ,variant 1
CHR 1115 B-1 BSide B, stamped, variant 1
CHR 1115 A//3∇420 04 1 1Side A, stamped, variant 2
CHR 1115 B//3 P 1 1 1Side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11532
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11532-J6 #2 • ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL JaySide A runout
ST-2-11532-H7 • ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL JaySide B runout
ST 1-11532Side A label
ST 2-11532Side B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11532
- Format
- LP, Album · LA Press
- Runout / matrix
Jay ST-1-11532-H-7 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST-2-11532-J-8 2 ✲ Jay MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
ST 1-11532Side A label
ST 2-11532Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35882 / Chrysalis L-35,882First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | Chrysalis L35882 / Chrysalis CYL.35882First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1976 | Brazil | Chrysalis 6307 575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 575 / Chrysalis CHR 1115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 575 / Chrysalis CHR 1115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 575 / Chrysalis CHR 1115First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | Chrysalis 14C 062-98814First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Chrysalis 14C 062-98814First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Chrysalis CHY 1115 / Chrysalis CHY-1115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Chrysalis CHY-1115First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 6307575 (CHR 1115)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 6307 575 (CHR 1115)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 651-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Chrysalis CHRX 1115 / Chrysalis 50999 954048 1 3LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Alucard ALUGGV073LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Chrysalis Catalogue CHRV1115LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Chrysalis Catalogue CHRV1115LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Europe | Chrysalis Catalogue CHRV1115LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 575 / Chrysalis (CHR 1115)LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Interview6:54
- A2Give It Back5:08
- A3Design4:59
- B1Another Show3:29
- B2Empty City4:24
- B3Timing4:50
- B4I Lost My Head6:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Interview are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Interview are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
When was Interview first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1115.
How do I tell if my copy of Interview is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1115, ST-11532, L 35882, L35882) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1115 A//3∇420 04 and CHR 1115 B//2∇420 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Interview 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.
