Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST.11954Capitol Records ST-11954
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 1 11954 MAXICUTSide A runout, stamped
ST 2 11954 MAXICUTSide B runout, stamped
ST1-11954Side A label
ST2-11954Side B label
Vinyl pressings
First Under The Wire
by Little River Band · 1979
32 pressings18 countriesCountry RockRock
First Under The Wire 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 First Under The Wire
22 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 17 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
- Capitol Records EA-ST 11954Capitol Records 0C 064-85 963
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EA ST1 11954-1Runout A-Side
EA ST2 11954-1Runout B-Side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-11954
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOO-1-11954 F-5 • 1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally ✲A side variant 1
SOO-2-11954 F•5• 2 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyB side variant 1
SOO-1-11954 F-5 • 1 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyA side variant 2
SOO-2-11954 F•5• 1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally ✲B side variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAST 11954
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-11954
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOO-1-11954 F-3 #7 • –––◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout, var. 1
SOO-2-11954 F-3 #7 • –––◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout, var. 1
SOO-1-11954 F-4 • –––◁ | • ––◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout, var. 2
SOO-2-11954 F-4 #3 • –––◁ –◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout, var. 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-11954
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOO-1-11954 F.1 #3 Wally 0Side A Runout - Etched (Variant 1)
SOO-2-11954 F.2 #1 Wally 0Side B Runout - Etched (Variant 1)
SOO-1-11954 F.1 #11 0Side A Runout - Etched (Variant 2)
SOO-2-11954- GH #1 MLSide B Runout - Etched (Variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Capitol Records 8074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Capitol Records ST.11954 / Capitol Records ST-11954First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Capitol Records ST.11954 / Capitol Records ST-11954LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | Capitol Records SOO-11954 / Capitol Records SOO-11954LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064-85 963First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records SOO-11954First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records SOO-511954LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068 85963First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064 - 85963First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81249First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-85963First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 963First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Capitol Records SO 11954First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Capitol Records SOO-11954First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-036LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-63032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 038 1575761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SOO-11954LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lonesome Loser3:58
- A2The Rumour4:22
- A3By My Side4:21
- A4Cool Change5:12
- A5It's Not A Wonder3:55
- B1Hard Life (Prelude)2:42
- B2Hard Life5:03
- B3Middle Man4:40
- B4Man On The Run4:14
- B5Mistress Of Mine5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Under The Wire are there?
32 vinyl pressings of First Under The Wire are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1979 and 1984.
When was First Under The Wire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST.11954.
How do I tell if my copy of First Under The Wire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST.11954, EA-ST 11954, SOO-11954, EAST 11954) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST 1 11954 MAXICUT and ST 2 11954 MAXICUT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Under The Wire 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.
