UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 212
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RBL 212 A-1 DAMONT TONeRunout side A
RBL 212 B-1 DAMONTRunout side B
RBL 212-ALabel side A
RBL 212-BLabel side B
Illusion OrchestraAutumn Leaves
Vinyl pressings
Autumn Leaves
by Illusion Orchestra · 1982
11 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Autumn Leaves was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Autumn Leaves
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RBS 212 A1 DAMONTSide A runout, etched
RBS 212 B1 DAMONTSide B runout, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RBS 212 A1 DAMONTSide A runout, etched
RBS 212 B1 DAMONTSide B runout, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 212
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records 24.9940-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
249940-7-AA side
249940-7-BB side
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Clemence Melody 104 238Red Bus Records 104 238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
104 238 ALabel side A
104 238 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Red Bus Records 24.9940-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 104 238 / Red Bus Records 104 238First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 600 588First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Red Bus Records DM 951First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Red Bus Records RBS 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBL 212First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBS 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBL 212First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBS 212First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Red Bus Music Int. RBM 3812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Red Bus Records NGS 2807", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AAutumn Leaves4:30
- BBacktrackin'4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Autumn Leaves are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Autumn Leaves are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Autumn Leaves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Belgium, France, Italy and more. One of them is R & B Records RBL 212.
How do I tell if my copy of Autumn Leaves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBL 212, RBS 212, 24.9940-7, 104 238) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RBL 212 A-1 DAMONT TONe and RBL 212 B-1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Autumn Leaves 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.