Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7 91320 1Parlophone 164 7 91320 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7913211-A1Side A
7913211-B1Side B
7913221-A1Side C
7913221-B1Side D
Vinyl pressings
Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture)
by John Lennon · 1988
27 pressings20 countriesSoundtrackBeatPop RockRock
Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture)
22 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 17 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSP 722Parlophone 791320 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PCSP 722 A-1-1-2 DRunout side A
PCSP 722 B-1-1-1- DRunout side B
PCSP 722 C-1-1-1 DRunout side C
PCSP 722 D-1-1- 1(crossed) 2 DRunout side D
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7 91320 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7 91320 1Parlophone 164 7 91320 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
164-7 91321 1 ASide A label
164-7 91321 1 BSide B label
164-7 91322 1 ASide C label
164-7 91322 1 BSide D label
US
October 10, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-90803
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C1-1-90803 F-2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCVariant 1: runout side A
C1-2-90803 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCVariant 1: runout side B
C1-3-90803 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCVariant 1: runout side C
C1-4-90803 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCVariant 1: runout side D
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 56168/9
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | EMI 56168/9First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 791320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Brazil | Parlophone 166 791320 1 / Capitol Records 166 791320 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 7 91320 1 / Parlophone 164 7 91320 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone PCSP 722 / Parlophone 791320 1First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 7 91320 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 7 91320 1 / Parlophone 164 7 91320 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 164 791320 1 / Parlophone 791320 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Greece | EMI 064 - 7913211/221 / Parlophone 064 - 7913211/221First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Hungary | Gong SLPXL 37243-44First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Israel | Capitol Records C1-90803-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 2-062 7913201First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 062 7913211First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI RP15-5690~91First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Mexico | EMI SLEMB-1568First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 121 791320 1 / Capitol Records 121 791320 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1991 | Colombia | EMI E280021LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Europe | Parlophone PCSP 722 / Apple Records PCSP 722LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Real Love
- A2Twist And Shout
- A3Help!
- A4In My Life
- A5Strawberry Fields Forever
- A6A Day In The Life
- B1Revolution
- B2The Ballad Of John And Yoko
- B3Julia
- B4Don't Let Me Down
- B5Give Peace A Chance
- C1How?
- C2Imagine (Rehearsal)
- C3God
- C4Mother
- C5Stand By Me
- D1Jealous Guy
- D2Woman
- D3Beautiful Boy
- D4(Just Like) Starting Over
- D5Imagine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture) are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture) are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1988 and 1992.
When was Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Parlophone 7 91320 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 91320 1, PCSP 722, C1-90803, 56168/9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7913211-A1 and 7913211-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Imagine (Music From The Motion Picture) 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.
