UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302-022
- Format
- LP, Album
Harry NilssonFlash Harry
Vinyl pressings
Flash Harry
by Harry Nilsson · 1980
11 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Flash Harry 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Flash Harry
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 022Phonogram 6302 022
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D MX197227 6302 022-1Side 1 stamped
D MX197228 6302 022-2Side 2 stamped
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 022
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MER 003 6302022 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A
MER 003 6302022 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 022Phonogram 6302 022
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6302022 1 Y 320 B 1Side A runout stamped
10 AA 6302022 2 Y 320 1 ESide B runout stamped
AA 6302 022.1YSide A label
AA 6302 022.2YSide B label
Ireland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302-022
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RJ-7689
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
63020221 1 1Side 1 stamped
63020222 1 1Side 2 stamped
6302 022.1On label
6302 022.2On label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Mercury 6302 022 / Phonogram 6302 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Mercury 6302 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6302 022 / Phonogram 6302 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury 6302-022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7689First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6302 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6302 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 63 02 022 146 / Mercury 63 02 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury 6302-022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Varèse Sarabande 302 067 195 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Harry2:22
- A2Cheek To Cheek2:30
- A3Best Move4:04
- A4Old Dirt Road4:26
- A5I Don't Need You3:49
- B1Rain3:51
- B2I've Got It3:42
- B3It's So Easy4:43
- B4How Long Can Disco On2:54
- B5Bright Side Of Life4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flash Harry are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flash Harry are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 2013.
When was Flash Harry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury 6302-022.
How do I tell if my copy of Flash Harry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6302-022, 6302 022, RJ-7689, 63 02 022 146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flash Harry 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.
