Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- CNR 151.008
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
151008AA runout
151008BB runout
151.008 AA label
151.008 BB label
Good NewsAustralia
Vinyl pressings
Australia
by Good News · 1979
25 pressings10 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Australia 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 Australia
24 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic CBS 12.7498
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7498
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 12 7498
- Format
- 12"
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 12 7498
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-7498-A1 12 tim's
EPC-S-7498-B1
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 7498
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-057First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor 103728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Biram 6109 177First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Benelux | CNR 144.675First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Benelux | Biram 9198 283First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Attic ATT 1215First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Attic AT 215First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Germany | CNR 6.12 510 / CNR 6.12 510 ACFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | CNR 6.20 018 / CNR 6.20018First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariston ARX/16014First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariston AR/00865First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariston AR/00865First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 151.008First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic CBS 12.7498First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7498First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CNR 6.125107", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AAustralia (Vocal)7:25
- BAustralia (Instrumental)7:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Australia are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Australia are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Australia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is CNR 151.008.
How do I tell if my copy of Australia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 151.008, CBS 12.7498, CBS 7498, S EPC 12 7498) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 151008A and 151008B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Australia 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.