Vinyl pressings
by Klaatu · 1980
Endangered Species 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.
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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.
SBA-16060A- TXD ◎Side A runout variant 1
S̶T̶-̶2̶-̶1̶2̶0̶8̶0̶ SBA-16060-2 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout variant 1
SBA-16060-A1- ◎ TXDSide A runout variant 2
S̶T̶-̶2̶-̶1̶2̶0̶8̶0̶ SBA-16060-2 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout variant 2
SBA-16060A- TLC-T. ◎Side A runout etched,◎ stamped
S̶T̶-̶2̶-̶1̶2̶0̶8̶0̶ SBA-16060-2 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout etched, MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
SBA-16060A-1 TLC-T. ◎Side A runout etched,◎ stamped, variant 2
S̶T̶-̶2̶-̶1̶2̶0̶8̶0̶ SBA-16060-2 ɷ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout etched, MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped, variant 2
ST-1-12080 F-1 #1 WallySide 1 Runout Etched
ST-2-12080 F-1 #3 WallySide 2 Runout Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Stamped Both Sides
ST-1-12080 F2 #2 WallySide A variant 2, etched
ST-1-12080 F-3 #3 Wally . —◁ MASTERING BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout
ST-2-12080 F-3 #3 Wally . —◁ MASTERING BY CAPITOL WallySide B runout
ST-1-12080 F-3 #2 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout variant
ST-2-12080 F-3 #2 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B runout variant
ST-1-12080 F-6 WallySide 1 Runout Etched
ST-2-12080 F-5 WallySide 2 Runout Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL **Stamped Both Sides
ST 1-12080Side A (Label)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records ST.12080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 86142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Daffodil Records SBA-16060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Daffodil Records SBA-16060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-86142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-12080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Capitol Records 7C 062-86142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records ST-12080LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-12080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12080LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12080LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records OC 064-86 142 / Capitol Records E-ST 12080LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Not On Label NP-6002LP, Album | LP, Album |
18 vinyl pressings of Endangered Species are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Daffodil Records SBA-16060.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBA-16060, E-ST-12080, ST-12080, ST.12080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SBA-16060A- TXD ◎ and S̶T̶-̶2̶-̶1̶2̶0̶8̶0̶ SBA-16060-2 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
