Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 836Midsong International 2001 836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2001 836 S 1 320 C 1Runout side A
2001 836 S 2 320 B 1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Greased Lightnin'
by John Travolta · 1978
32 pressings18 countriesRockabillyPop RockDiscoRock
Greased Lightnin' 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 Greased Lightnin'
28 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 16 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
- Midsong International POSP 14
- Format
- 7" · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 14 A//4▽420 POSP 014 A-4UEtched runout, side A
POSP 14 B//4▽420 1 23 POSP 014 B-4UEtched runout, side B
JAEtched runout, sides A and B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International POSP 14Midsong International 2001 836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 14 A///2▽E420 11 JARunout side A
POSP 14 B///2▽E420 11Runout side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International POSP 14
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
South Africa
January 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Gallo PD 1677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD 1677 - ABC 9133Side 1 runout etched
PD 1677 - ABC 9134Side 2 runout etched
Italy
November 1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International ZBM 7112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HKAS 32560 3S PM 1C 3Side A, runout, stamped
HKAS 32561 3S PM 1B 15Side B, runout, stamped
HKAS 32560Side A, label
HKAS 32561Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 836 / Midsong International 2001 836First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Polydor 75227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Finland | Polydor 2001 836First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 45.MD. 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 107-45.MD. 151First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 107-45.MD. 151First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 107-45.MD. 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 45.MD. 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 836 / Midsong International 2001 836First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International JB ZBM 7112First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-2679First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Groovy GRS 15110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Midsong International POSP 147", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGreased Lightnin'3:12
- BRazzamatazz2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greased Lightnin' are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Greased Lightnin' are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Greased Lightnin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, South Africa, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 836.
How do I tell if my copy of Greased Lightnin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 836, POSP 14, PD 1677, ZBM 7112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001 836 S 1 320 C 1 and 2001 836 S 2 320 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greased Lightnin' 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.
