Australia
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 717
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Å MX199597 6000717-1Side A Stamped Runouts
Å MX199598 6000 717-1Side B Stamped Runouts
MX199597Side A Label
MX199598Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
I
by Kiss · 1981
22 pressings13 countriesHard RockRock
I was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 I
16 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 717
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Å MX199597 6000717-1Side A runout
Å MX199598 6000 717-2Side B runout
MX199597Side A label
MX199598Side B label
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 717
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AN 720 6000 717 ̶B̶ A ASRunout side A
6000 717 BRunout side B
6000 717 ALabel side A
6000 717 BLabel side B
Bolivia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CBS 31-21
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 717
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 717
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Austria | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Bolivia | Casablanca CBS 31-21First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-46 / Polystar 7S-46First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-46First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Casablanca TOS 1344First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Casablanca 60 00 717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Sweden | Casablanca 6000 717First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Unknown | Not On Label (Kiss)7", Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2019 | Argentina | Casablanca 6000 7177", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2019 | Argentina | Casablanca 6000 7177", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AI3:34
- BThe Oath4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I are there?
22 vinyl pressings of I are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 2019.
When was I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Casablanca 6000 717, released October 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6000 717, CBS 31-21, 7S-46, TOS 1344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Å MX199597 6000717-1 and Å MX199598 6000 717-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I 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.
