Vinyl pressings
by Lee Ritenour · 1984
Banded Together was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
SPE-60358-A F-1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-19241-A F1 SLM WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOL △6510 1-1Side A runout
SPE-60358-B F-1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-19242-B F1 SLM WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOL △6510-X 1-1Side B runout
ST-E-60358-1-A-ARSide A label
ST-E-60358-1-B-ARSide B label
STE-60358-A F-1 ɑ B-19241-A F1 SLM MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Δ6510 SM1-3A Side Etch exc "ɑ", "...Capitol" stamps, variant 1
STE-60358-B F-1 ɑ B-19242-B F1 SLM MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Δ6510-X SM1-2B Side Etch exc "ɑ", "...Capitol" stamps, variant 1
STE-60358-A F-1 ɑ B-19241-A F1 SLM MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Δ6510 ̶1̶-̶3̶ SP 0-1 SM 1-1A Side Etch exc "ɑ", "...Capitol" stamps, variant 2
STE-60358-B F-1 ɑ B-19242-B F1 SLM MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Δ6510-X 1-2 0-1 SM 1-2B Side Etch exc "ɑ", "...Capitol" stamps, variant 2
96-03581-A JWEtched
96-03581-A JWEtched
STE-60358-A F-1 B-19241-A F1 SLM Wally ^6510 SP G-1Side 1 Runout (etched)
STE-60358-B F-1 B-19242-B F1 SLM Wally ^6510-X 1-2 0-1 SM 1-2Side 2 Runout (etched)
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth Runouts (stamped)
ST-E-60358-1-A-SPSide 1 Label
SPE-60358-A F-1 [Allied "a" logo] B-19241-A F1 SLM MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally △6510 1-1Side A runout
SPE-60358-B F-1 [Allied "a" logo] B-19242-B F1 SLM MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally △6510-X 1-1Side B runout
ST-E-60358-1-A-ARSide A label
ST-E-60358-1-B-ARSide B label
MX209163 60358-1 S1Side 1 runout
MX209164 60358-1 S2Side 2 runout
MX209163Side 1 label
MX209164Side 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Elektra 96 03581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Elektra P-11490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Elektra P-11490First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Elektra 960 358-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 60358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 60358-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 60358-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 9 60358-1 / Elektra 60358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra E1-60358 / Elektra E1 60358LP, Album | LP, Album |
19 vinyl pressings of Banded Together are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Elektra 60358-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60358-1, 9 60358-1, 96 03851, 96 03581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPE-60358-A F-1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-19241-A F1 SLM WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOL △6510 1-1 and SPE-60358-B F-1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-19242-B F1 SLM WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOL △6510-X 1-1. 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.
