US
January 22, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- LP, Album · lacquered metal master recording / acetate
Vinyl pressings
Departure
by Journey · 1980
46 pressings22 countriesArena RockRock
Departure was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Departure
36 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 20 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
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 36339
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36339-1f 7D [Artisan logo] JH GF TVariant 1, side A runout
PBL 36339-1E A1 [Artisan logo] JH GF TVariant 1, side B runout
PAL 36339-1E ɔ [Artisan logo] JH GF o 1TVariant 2, side A runout
PBL 36339-1̶E̶ 1F [Artisan logo] JH GF D3 o 1TVariant 2, side B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 36339
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C/ T.PAL36339.1F, 3A, QA.AGFRunout A - variant 1
0/ T, PBL, 36339.1E.1F, QA, AGFRunout B - variant 1
I T PAL 363339-1F [Artisan logo] A SH GFRunout A - variant 2
I T PAL 363339-1E 1F [Artisan logo] SH GF CRunout B - variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 36339
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
AL 36339A Side Label
BL 36339B Side Label
AL-36339-2M STERLING º T1A Side Etch exc Sterling & º stamps, var. 1
BL-36339-2C STERLING E º T 1B Side Etch exc Sterling & º stamps, var. 1
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 36339
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-36339-2H A6 1SSide A runout, variant 1
BL-36339-2F C5 1SSide B runout, variant 1
AL-36339-2BSide A runout, variant 2
BL-36339-2HSide B runout, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 36339
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PAL 36339-1D E [Artisan logo] GFSide A etched, variant 1
P PBL 36339-1H [Artisan logo] GFSide B etched, variant1
P PAL 36339-1D [Artisan logo] GFSide A etched, variant 2
P PBL 36339-1C [Artisan logo] GFSide B etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Columbia 20.084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SBP 237429 / CBS FC 36339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | CBS Records Australia Limited SAMPLER 27First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 138189 / CBS 138.189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Colombia | CBS 11356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | CBS CBS 84101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Hong Kong | CBS 25AP 1796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | CBS CBS 84101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | CBS CBS 84101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1796First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1796First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237429First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Life Studio 54 Life 125 / Life Studio 54 LIFE 125LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32714LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 84101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 36339 / Columbia C 36339LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia FC 36339 / Columbia C 36339LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Any Way You Want It3:21
- A2Walks Like A Lady3:16
- A3Someday Soon3:32
- A4People And Places5:04
- A5Precious Time4:48
- B1Where Were You2:59
- B2I'm Cryin'3:42
- B3Line Of Fire3:04
- B4Departure0:38
- B5Good Morning Girl1:43
- B6Stay Awhile2:48
- B7Homemade Love2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Departure are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Departure are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1980 and 1983.
When was Departure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Not On Label, released January 22, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Departure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 36339, S CBS 84101, CBS 84101, 100547) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Departure 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.
