US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 04200
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
XSS-171449-1D MASTERDISKSide A
XSS-171450-1D M MASTERDISKSide B
Herbie HancockAutodrive
Vinyl pressings
Autodrive
by Herbie Hancock · 1983
26 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkElectroElectronicJazz
Autodrive was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Autodrive
26 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P-G o XSS- 171449- 1B XG 1 MASTERDISK HW C 2Side A runout
o G1 XSS-171450-1D AΛ MASTERDISK A6Side B runout
XSS 171449Label, side A
XSS 171450Label, side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o XSS-171449-1A MASTERDISK HWSide A runout
P o XSS-71450-A MASTERDISKSide B runout
XSS 171449Side A label
XSS 171450Side B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P o XSS-171449-1B MASTERDISK HwRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
XSS 171449Labels
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 12088First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 223192First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 223192First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 12088First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 04200First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.3802First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | CBS CBS A 4307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | CBS CBS A12-4307 / CBS A12-4307First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | CBS CBS A3802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | CBS BA 223192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 3802First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBSA 12.3802First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 3802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | CBS TA 3802First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | CBS A3802First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAutodrive4:08
- BChameleon2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Autodrive are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Autodrive are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Autodrive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 44 04200.
How do I tell if my copy of Autodrive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 04200, 38-04268, 44-04200, A3802) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-171449-1D MASTERDISK and XSS-171450-1D M MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Autodrive 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.
