US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TI A+M SP4947-TIRunout side A
TI A+M SP4948-TIRunout side B
SP-4947Side A label
SP-4948Side B label
Hometown BandFlying
Vinyl pressings
Flying
by Hometown Band · 1976
12 pressings4 countriesPop RockFolk RockRockPop
Flying 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 Flying
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4605 (SP-4948)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP4947-M1 MB MR - K △ 21389 (K)Side 1
A+M SP4948-M1 #2 MB MR - K △ 21389 - XSide 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4605
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L36085
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP4947-M1 MP -K- 21389 (K) CanadaEtched on Side 1 with stamped MR circled ahead of the -K- and Greek letter delta ahead of the 21389, variant 1
A+M SP4948-M11389-X CanadaEtched on Side 2 with same stamp as side 1, Variant 1
SP-4947Side A label
SP-4948Side B label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-4947-1A-2GDRunout side A
SP-4948-1A-2GRunout side B
SP 4947Label side A
SP 4948Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records L36085First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records L36085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4605 / A&M Records SP 4605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4605 / A&M Records SP 4605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4605First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 36085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records SP-4605First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records SP-4605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records SP-4605 (SP-4948)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records SP-4605LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Flying3:47
- A2Mad Larry2:47
- A3Every Body Wants To Get To Heaven4:06
- A4Wingless Bird2:53
- A5I'm Ready3:33
- B1Spread 'Em All Around12:01
- B2Into The Night11:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Flying are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Flying first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is A&M Records SP-4605.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4605, SP-4605 (SP-4948), L36085, L 36085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TI A+M SP4947-TI and TI A+M SP4948-TI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying 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.