Belgium
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Triangle PI 71004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PI 71004 A
PI 71004 B
Irish CoffeeMasterpiece / The Show
Vinyl pressings
Masterpiece / The Show
by Irish Coffee · 1971
17 pressings10 countriesHard RockRock
Masterpiece / The Show was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Masterpiece / The Show
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pirate's PI 71004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PI 71004 A
PI 71004 B
Belgium
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Triangle 71004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PI 71004 ARunout A
PI 71004 BRunout B
PI 71004 ALabel A
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot PRT 356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 7856-1 TISide A Runout, etched
CL 7857-1 TISide B Runout, etched
CL 7856Side A Label
CL 7857Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-356 CL 7857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Ⓢ 22957 CL 7856Side A Runout, stamped & etched
CL 7857 22958Side B Runout, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 7856 MR ∆84207Side A Runout, etched & stamped
CL 7857 MR ∆84207-XSide B Runout, etched & stamped
CL 7856Side A Label
CL 7857Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Pirate's PI 71004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | Imagem IM-203First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | Imagem IM-203First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Parrot PAR. 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Carabine 66.411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Triangle PI 71004 / Barclay PI 71004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Carabine 66.411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Ariola 14 870 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Mexico | Gamma G-1019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.555-HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Pirate's TP 2028First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Pirate's PI 9002First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Parrot PRT 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Parrot 45-356 CL 7857First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Parrot 45-356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMasterpiece2:53
- BThe Show3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Masterpiece / The Show are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Masterpiece / The Show are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Masterpiece / The Show first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Belgium, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Triangle PI 71004, released January 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Masterpiece / The Show is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PI 71004, 71004, PRT 356, 45-356 CL 7857) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PI 71004 A and PI 71004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Masterpiece / The Show 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.