UK
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 80 A2 STRAWBERRY A D 1Runout side A
POSP 80 B2 STRAWBERRY b 1Runout side B
Godley & CremeAn Englishman In New York
Vinyl pressings
An Englishman In New York
by Godley & Creme · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockPop
An Englishman In New York was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 An Englishman In New York
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 80
- Format
- 7", Single · Plastic labels
UK
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 80
- Format
- 7", Single · RED Plastic labels
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D MX195157 2059 170-1Side A runout - stamped
D MX195158 2059 170-2Side B runout - stamped
2059 170 ASide A label
2059 170 BSide B label
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 170
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2059 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2059 232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2059 170First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2059 170First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 80 / Polydor 2059 170First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSP 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSP 80First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSP 80First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2059 2327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2059 2327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 1707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 2447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAn Englishman In New York3:55
- BSilent Running4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Englishman In New York are there?
12 vinyl pressings of An Englishman In New York are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was An Englishman In New York first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Austria, France and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 80, released October 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of An Englishman In New York is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 80, 2059 170, 2059 232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 80 A2 STRAWBERRY A D 1 and POSP 80 B2 STRAWBERRY b 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Englishman In New York 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.
