UK
February 1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 270 A-1A-Side runout, stamped
YRAK 270 B-1B-Side runout, stamped
YRAK 270A 45Label matrix, side A
YRAK 270B 45Label matrix, side B
Vinyl pressings
Every 1's A Winner
by Hot Chocolate · 1978
39 pressings21 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Every 1's A Winner was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Every 1's A Winner
35 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 19 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.
UK
February 1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Brown & Polson Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 270 A-1A-Side runout, stamped
YRAK 270 B-1B-Side runout, stamped
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 270 A-1A-Side runout, stamped
YRAK 270 B-1B-Side runout, stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Infinity Records INF-16000Infinity Records INF 16000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
INF-16000AA label
INF-16000BB label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Infinity Records INF-50,002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IN100,033EA Side Label
IN100,032B Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Infinity Records INF-16000Infinity Records INF 16000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
INF-16000-A-MCR4 MCR Bre 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching
INF-16000-B-MCR4 MCR Bre 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching
INF 16000AA label
INF 16000BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RAK RAK-11661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RAK ED-7First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | RAK 4C006-60501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | RAK 31C 006 62274First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Infinity Records INF-16000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Infinity Records INF-50,002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Infinity Records INF-50,002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | RAK 2C 008 - 60.501 / RAK 2 C 008-60501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-60 501 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-60 501 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | EMI 4425First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | RAK RAK 270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Columbia 3C 006-60501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | RAK ERR-20442First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-605017", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AEvery 1's A Winner
- BPower Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every 1's A Winner are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Every 1's A Winner are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Every 1's A Winner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is RAK RAK 270, released February 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Every 1's A Winner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 270, INF-16000, INF-50,002, RAK-11661) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 270 A-1 and YRAK 270 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Every 1's A Winner 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.
