US
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39478
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-39478-1A P MASTERDISKRunout A
BL.39478-1B P MASTERDISKRunout B
AL 39478Label Side A
BL 39478Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Sound-System
by Herbie Hancock · 1984
24 pressings14 countriesElectroElectronic
Sound-System was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Sound-System
21 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39478
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL·39478·1B MASTERDISK PSide A runout
BL·39478·1B P MASTERDISK HW PSide B runout
US
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39478
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-39478-1C G1 MASTERDISK HW A11Runout A
BL.39478-1C G1 MASTERDISK HW A2Runout B
AL 39478Label Side A
BL 39478Label Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39478
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint · No text printed Side B
- Runout / matrix
P-G AL 39478-1A XGSide A Runout etching
P-G BL 39478-1B XGSide B Runout etching
MASTERDISK HWBoth Sides: 'MASTERDISK' Stamped; 'HW' etched underneath
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26062
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS • 26062 A1 ΛSide A runout
CBS • 26062 B1 ΛSide B runout
CBS 26062 A*Side A label
CBS 26062 B*Side B label
Canada
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39478
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Columbia 20.585 / Discos CBS 20.585First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 238026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 26062 / CBS 26062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS S 26062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 26062 / CBS 26062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | CBS CBS 26062First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | CBS 26062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 30AP 2920First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2918First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 238026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | CBS QCL-22123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | CBS 26062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS S 26062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia PC 39478 / Columbia FC 39478LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hardrock6:08
- A2Metal Beat4:53
- A3Karabali5:17
- B1Junku5:30
- B2People Are Changing6:03
- B3Sound-System5:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sound-System are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Sound-System are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Sound-System first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia FC 39478, released August 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Sound-System is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 39478, CBS 26062, SBP 238026, S 26062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-39478-1A P MASTERDISK and BL.39478-1B P MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sound-System 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.
