Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Hansa Record 12 157 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C 12157 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout side A
C 12157 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
C 12 157 ALabel side A
C 12 157 BLabel side B
Giorgio MoroderToday's A Tomorrow / Pauline
Vinyl pressings
Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline
by Giorgio Moroder · 1972
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6000 070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Hansa Record 12 157 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C 12157 A-1 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
C 12157 B-1 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
C 12 157 ALabel A
C 12 157 BLabel B
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Fermata 302.1014
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
Denmark
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1158
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POS-1158-AA runout, stamped
POS-1158-BB runout, stamped
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6000 070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 6000 070 1W 1 670 1Runout, stamped, side A
AA 6000 070 2W 1 670 1Runout, stamped, side B
6000 070.1WLabel, side A
6000 070.2WLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Hansa Record 12 157 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | Fermata 302.1014First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1972 | Denmark | Polar POS 1158First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Hansa Record 12 157 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Tam MT-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6000 070First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | South Africa | Gallo PD.9843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Sweden | Polar POS 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Philips 6000 070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Mexico | Philips 216. 6000 0707", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AToday's A Tomorrow3:45
- BPauline3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, Austria, Brazil and more. One of them is Hansa Record 12 157 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 157 AT, 6000 070, 302.1014, POS 1158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 12157 A-2 Made in Germany and C 12157 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Today's A Tomorrow / Pauline 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.
