Sweden
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7C 006-35365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7C 006 35 365 A2 ASide A, runout
7C 006 35365 B 2 ASide B, runout
Vinyl pressings
Horoscope
by Harpo · 1976
24 pressings16 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
Horoscope was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Horoscope
22 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 15 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 10683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJS 10683 A1 1 1Side A, stamped
DJS 10683 B1 < 2Side B, stamped
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 10683
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 10683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DJS 10683 A1 1 1Side A, stamped
DJS 10683 B1 < 2Side B, stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI P-4413
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI International EMI-11264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | EMI International EMI-11264First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 006-35 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records PROMO 4413 / Capitol Records PRO-8612First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Denmark | EMI 6C 006-35323First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1976 | Denmark | EMI 6C 006-35323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Denmark | EMI 6C 006-35323 / EMI 006-35323First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Denmark | EMI 6C 006-35323 / EMI 006-35323First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1976 | Europe | EMI 5C 006-35 323 / EMI E.A.R. B.V. 5C 006-35 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | EMI 2C 006-35323 / EMI 2C 006-35.323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 323 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-35 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 323 / EMI 1 C 006-35 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3 C006 - 35365 / EMI 3C 006 - 35365First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-35 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 1074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Norway | EMI 8C 006-35323 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | EMI International EMI-112647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHoroscope3:30
- BFreedom Bird1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Horoscope are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Horoscope are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Horoscope first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Sweden, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 7C 006-35365.
How do I tell if my copy of Horoscope is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7C 006-35365, DJS 10683, P-4413, EMI-11264) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7C 006 35 365 A2 A and 7C 006 35365 B 2 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Horoscope 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.
