Vinyl pressings
by Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1972
Clair was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
40 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 26 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.
ZXDR-52157-T1-1L A BSide A runout, stamped - variant 1
ZXDR-52158 -T1-1L G CSide B runout, stamped - variant 1
ZXDR-52157-T1-1L BUD JTSide A runout, stamped - variant 2
ZXDR-52158 -T1-1L 2DSide B runout, stamped - variant 2
ZXDR-52157-T1-1L U C JT 1A side runout, stamped
ZXDR-52158-T1-1L U B JT 1B side runout, stamped
{ZXDR.52157}A side label
{ZXDR.52158}B side label
ZXDR-52157-T1-1L J TRunout, A-side, stamped
ZXDR-52158-T1-1L JTRunout, B-side, stamped
ZXDR.52157Label matrix, A-side
ZXDR.52158Label matrix, B-side
ZXDR-52157-TI - ILStamped Side A
ZXDR-52158 -TI - ILStamped Side B
ZXDR-52157-T1-1L J TRunout, A-side, stamped
ZXDR-52158-T1-1L J TRunout, B-side, stamped
ZXDR.52157Label matrix, A-side
{ZXDR.52158}Label matrix, B-side
ZXDR-52157-TI - ILStamped Side A
ZXDR-52158 -TI - ILStamped Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MAM MAM-10037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | MAM MAM-10037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | MAM MAM-10037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | MAM MAM 84 Y / MAM MAM 84-YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Belgium | MAM MAM 84-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | MAM MAM 84 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | MAM 7MM-3003First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Denmark | MAM MAM 84First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Denmark | MAM MAM 84First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Ecuador | London Records 45-56004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | MAM MAM 84First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | MAM MAM 84First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Hungary | Pepita SP 70063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | MAM MAM 84First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | MAM MAM 84First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
40 vinyl pressings of Clair are listed here, from 26 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Argentina, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is MAM MAM.84, released October 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAM.84, MAM 84, 33DLM 5135, 84.092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-52157-T1-1L A B and ZXDR-52158 -T1-1L G C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
