UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Leo SayerWhen The Money Runs Out
Vinyl pressings
When The Money Runs Out
by Leo Sayer · 1979
12 pressings9 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
When The Money Runs Out 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 When The Money Runs Out
12 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis Tune-In
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
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UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2361 A//2 ▽ EP 11 5A Side Runout Stamped
CHS 2361 B//2 ▽ EP 11 4B Side Runout Stamped
Country unknown
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWR-20637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Ireland
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K7617
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | Chrysalis WWR-20637First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Chrysalis K7617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Chrysalis 6155 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Chrysalis 6155 265First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 101.012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Chrysalis PD.1770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Chrysalis 100.702First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2361First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis / Tune-InFirst yearFlexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM | Flexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Zimbabwe | Chrysalis PD.1770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 2361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen The Money Runs Out3:45
- BTakin' The Easy Way Out4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When The Money Runs Out are there?
12 vinyl pressings of When The Money Runs Out are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was When The Money Runs Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2361.
How do I tell if my copy of When The Money Runs Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2361, WWR-20637, K7617, 6155 265) 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 When The Money Runs Out 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.
