US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17004
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-17004-Z11 JG * KENDUNRunout Side A, Etched [* KENDUN, Stamped]
SW-2-17004-Z15 JG * KENDUNRunout Side B, Etched [* KENDUN, Stamped]
Vinyl pressings
St Vincent's Court
by Kim Carnes · 1979
23 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
St Vincent's Court was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 St Vincent's Court
15 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-17004-Z8 KENDUN-A JG 0Var. 1 Side A Etch (KENDUN-A stamp)
SW-2-17004-Z8 KENDUN-B JG 0Var. 1 Side B Etch (KENDUN-B stamp)
SW-1-17004 Z2 #2 KENDUN-B 0 SUBVar. 2 Side A Etch (KENDUN-B 0 stamp)
SW-2-17004-Z9 #1 KENDUN-A JG 0Var. 2 Side B Etch (KENDUN-A 0 stamp)
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17004
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-17004-Z3 #3 KENDUN-A JG · ─◁Runout Side A, etched except KENDUN-A
SW-2-17004-Z10 #2 · ─◁ KENDUN-A JGRunout Side B, Etched [* KENDUN, Stamped]
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AML 3001EMI America 0C 052-85 783
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AML 3001 A-1 1 NICK W 1Side A, stamped, "Nick W" etched
AML 3001 B-1 1 1Side B, stamped
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EMAM.5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW 1 17004 MAXICUTSide A (Stamped)
SW 2 17004 MAXICUTSide B (Stamped)
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 31C 062 85783
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | EMI America EMAM.5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 062 85783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | EMI America SW-17004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | EMI America SW5-17004LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | France | EMI America 2C 070-85.783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | EMI America 2S 068 - 85.783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI America 1C 064-85783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI America EYS-63025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI America 5C 062-85783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | EMI America SW-17004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | EMI America 8E 072 85783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | EMI America SW(D) 17004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | EMI America AML 3001 / EMI America 0C 052-85 783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | EMI America SW-17004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | EMI America SW-17004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Fame FA 3038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI America 1A 038 1575191 / Fame 1A 038 1575191LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | EMI America 1857831LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | EMI America 54 1857831LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1What Am I Gonna Do2:58
- A2Jamaica Sunday Morning4:23
- A3Stay Away4:09
- A4Lookin' For A Big Night3:54
- A5Paris Without You (St. Vincent's Court)5:15
- B1It Hurts So Bad3:02
- B2Lose In Love3:45
- B3Skeptical Shuffle3:30
- B4Take Me Home To Where My Heart Is3:13
- B5Blinded By Love3:00
- B6Goodnight Moon3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St Vincent's Court are there?
23 vinyl pressings of St Vincent's Court are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1983.
When was St Vincent's Court first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is EMI America SW-17004.
How do I tell if my copy of St Vincent's Court is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-17004, AML 3001, EMAM.5, 31C 062 85783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW-1-17004-Z11 JG * KENDUN and SW-2-17004-Z15 JG * KENDUN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is St Vincent's Court 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.
