US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHS-2606-A-1
CHS-2606-B-2
John WaiteChange
Vinyl pressings
Change
by John Waite · 1982
17 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Change was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Change
6 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VAS 2027
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2606 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · First Issue
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 42606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 2606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis 42606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Chrysalis VAS 2027First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2606 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2606First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2606First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis 426067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 3737", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 3737", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-175327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | Peru | Chrysalis 01.44.7101627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Chrysalis 5281157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis VS4 426067", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis VS4 426067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis VS4 426067", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AChange3:14
- BChange3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Change are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Change are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was Change first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2606.
How do I tell if my copy of Change is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2606, VAS 2027, CHS 2606 DJ, 42606) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHS-2606-A-1 and CHS-2606-B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Change 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.
