UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11640
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Ear Candy
by Helen Reddy · 1977
16 pressings11 countriesEuropopPop RockSoulRock
Ear Candy was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Ear Candy
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SO-11640
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SO-1-11640-F8 #5 GD Kp • ━◁ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] I GoLSide A / etched [stamped] [variant 1]
SO-2-11640-F8 #4 GD • ━◁ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] I GoL KpSide B / etched [stamped] [variant 1]
SO-1-11640-F8 #4 GD • ━◁ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] KpSide A / etched [stamped] [variant 2]
SO-2-11640-F8 #5 GD • ━◁ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] KpSide B / etched [stamped] [variant 2]
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SO-11640
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SO-1-11640-F8 #3 Kp • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
SO-2-11640-F8 #2 Kp • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SO 511640
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11640
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SO1-11640Side A Label
SO2-11640Side B Label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-11640
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SW-11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-85140First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80853First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5c 062-85140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capitol Records SO-11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | World Record Club WC 2199 / Capitol Records SO-11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Korea | Capitol Records 3C 064-85140 / Oasis Records OLE-208First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SO-11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records R-140050LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SO-511640LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SO-11640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SO 511640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Capitol Records 11531LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You're My World2:41
- A2One More Night3:32
- A3Long Distance Love2:56
- A4If It's Magic3:50
- A5Aquarius Miracle2:36
- B1Laissez Les Bontemps Rouler2:28
- B2The Happy Girls5:02
- B3Midnight Skies3:32
- B4Baby, I'm A Star4:03
- B5Thank You3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ear Candy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ear Candy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Ear Candy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records E-ST 11640.
How do I tell if my copy of Ear Candy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-ST 11640, SO-11640, SO 511640, ST-11640) 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 Ear Candy 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.
