Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 6496CBS 6496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 01-6496-1A-1 BILBO - TAPE ONERunout side A
CBS 01-6496-1B-1 BILBO - ENGLANDRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
The Eve Of The War
by Jeff Wayne · 1978
41 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Eve Of The War 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 The Eve Of The War
23 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 6496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-6496 A-5 BilBo - 5Runout side A, variant 1
CBS-S-6496 B-3Runout side B, variant 1
CBS-S-6496 A-5 BilBo - 5 A 3 2Runout side A, variant 2
CBS-S-6496 B-3 B 8 2Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 6496
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 6496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Plastic Moulded Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 6496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS.S.6496.A-5 BILBO-5Runout Side A etched
CBS.S-6496-B-3Runout Side B etched
S CBS 6496 A*Label Side A
S CBS 6496 B*Label Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 43-11148
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X (scratched) Z(scratched over)SS 166756-1F S 1 B 2A-side runout
X (scratched) Z(scratched over)SS 166758-1F S 1 A BB-side runout
XSS 166756A-side label
XSS 166758B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Discos CBS 23.044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia 12C4-8364First year12", Single, Special Edition | 12", Single, Special Edition |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia C4-8287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 6496 / CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | CBS PRO 153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6496 / CBS CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461889First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 6496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 6496First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.7116 / CBS A 12.711612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 654738 7 / CBS 654738 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 654738 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 23487", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Columbia 82876729111 / Sony BMG Music Entertainment 8287672911112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Eve Of The War4:30
- BThe Red Weed6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Eve Of The War are there?
41 vinyl pressings of The Eve Of The War are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 2005.
When was The Eve Of The War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 6496.
How do I tell if my copy of The Eve Of The War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 6496, S CBS 6496, 43-11148, BA 222458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 01-6496-1A-1 BILBO - TAPE ONE and CBS 01-6496-1B-1 BILBO - ENGLAND. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Eve Of The War 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.
