Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 10 381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 10381-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout A
WEA 10381-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
10 381-ALabel A
10 381-BLabel B
Lester & DenwoodAmerica
Vinyl pressings
America
by Lester & Denwood · 1973
16 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRock
America was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 America
15 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 10 381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 10381-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout A
WEA 10381-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
10 381-ALabel A
10 381-BLabel B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 10 381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10381-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout A
10381-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
10 381-ALabel A
10 381-BLabel B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 10381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre Pressing
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 10381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Pushout Centre Pressing
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · SP - Specialty Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 6917First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Atlantic K 10381 / Atlantic 6917First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P-1278AFirst year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P-1278AFirst year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Atlantic G-1293First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Atlantic HS-991 / Hispavox HS-991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | ATCO Records 45-6917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | ATCO Records 45-6917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | ATCO Records 45-6917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Carrere 49.0467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAmerica (What Have You Done?)3:15
- BSong For Joane3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America are there?
16 vinyl pressings of America are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic ATL 10 381.
How do I tell if my copy of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL 10 381, K 10381, 45-6917, ATCO 6917) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 10381-A PF Manufactured in Germany and WEA 10381-B PF Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is America 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.