US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 11751
- Format
- LP, Album
Lee ClaytonBorder Affair
Vinyl pressings
Border Affair
by Lee Clayton · 1978
10 pressings6 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Border Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Border Affair
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11751
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11751 Z6 ɪ ✲ MasterfonicsRunout side 1, etched (except 'Masterfonics' stamped)
ST-2-11751-Z5 ɪ ✲ MasterfonicsRunout side 2, etched (except 'Masterfonics' stamped)
ST 1-11751Label side 1
ST 2-11751Label side 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11751
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11751 Z1 # 1 MasterfonicsRunout side 1
ST-2-11751-Z1 # 1 MasterfonicsRunout side 2
ST 1-11751Label side 1
ST 2-11751Label side 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11751
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 11751
- Format
- LP
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 1C 064 85446
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 11751First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | Electrola 1C 064 85446First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-85.446 / Capitol Records 2S 068 85 446First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 446 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-85 446First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-85 446 / EMI Electrola 1A 062-85 446First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records ST 11751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records ST-11751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records ST-11751First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 446 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-85 446LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Silver Stallion4:48
- A2If You Can Touch Her At All4:35
- A3Back Home In Tennessee4:33
- A4Border Affair3:47
- A5Old Number Nine3:07
- B1Like A Diamond4:36
- B2My Woman My Love5:02
- B3Tequila Is Addictive4:32
- B4My True Love4:36
- B5Rainbow In The Sky3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Border Affair are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Border Affair are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Border Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST 11751.
How do I tell if my copy of Border Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 11751, ST-11751, E-ST 11751, 1C 064 85446) 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 Border Affair 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.
