Vinyl pressings
by Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1980
Off Centre was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
01-84524-1A-1 BRunout side A, variant 1
01-84542-2B-1 ARunout side B, variant 1
01-84524-2A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
01-84542-2B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
CBS-S 84524 A1 (Lyre sign)Side A, Etched
CBS-S 84524 B2 (Lyre sign)Side B, Etched
S CBS 84524 A*Matrix on label side A
S CBS 84524 B*Matrix on label side B
AL37013-1B STERLINGEtched side A, except Sterling stamped
BL30013-1A STERLINGEtched side B, except Sterling stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | CBS 20.166 / Discos CBS 20.166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SBP 237541First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic JE 37013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | CBS CBS 84524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic/Sony 27.3P-260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS DNW 2568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 84524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | CBS CBS 84524 / CBS S CBS 84524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 37013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS LSP 15425LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
12 vinyl pressings of Off Centre are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is CBS CBS 84524.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 84524, JE 37013, 20.166, SBP 237541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-84524-1A-1 B and 01-84542-2B-1 A. 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.
