US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6045
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
078-6045-ASide 1 label
078-6045-BSide 2 label
James WellsMy Claim To Fame
Vinyl pressings
My Claim To Fame
by James Wells · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
My Claim To Fame 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 My Claim To Fame
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6045
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
AVI 078-6045-A
078-6045-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6045
- Format
- LP, Album · NAMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AVI 078-6045-A [Anvil]Side A runout area
AVI 078-6045-B [Anvil]Side B runout area
AVI 078-6045-A ⌂Side A
078-6045-B ⌂Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AVI 078-6045-A [Image #4]A Side
078-6045-B [Image #4]B Side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6045AVI Records AVDJ-6045
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye International NSPL 28272
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | AVI Records AVI 6045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Disques Vogue AV.8518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | AVI Records DBR 20116 / Derby DBR 20116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28272First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28272LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6045First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6045 / AVI Records AVDJ-6045First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6045LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | USA & Canada | AVI Records AVI 6045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Claim To Fame16:10
- A2I Guess That's Life3:14
- B1That's The Way The Wind Blows7:05
- B2True Love Is My Destiny12:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Claim To Fame are there?
12 vinyl pressings of My Claim To Fame are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was My Claim To Fame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is AVI Records AVI 6045.
How do I tell if my copy of My Claim To Fame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AVI 6045, NSPL 28272, AV.8518, DBR 20116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 078-6045-A and 078-6045-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Claim To Fame 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.