Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 0479 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Little River BandPlaying To Win
Vinyl pressings
Playing To Win
by Little River Band · 1984
20 pressings10 countriesBlues RockAORRock
Playing To Win 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Playing To Win
14 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006 20 0478 7Capitol Records 1C 006-20 0478 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2004787-A1+CRunout side A
2004787-B1+CRunout side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9270
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5411
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Japan
December 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-17503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-99586 1S ᴬ 4-ZRunout side A
S45-99592 1S ¹Runout side B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1381
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1381First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5411 / Pasha B-5411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 0479 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 0478 7 / Capitol Records 1C 006-20 0478 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 0478 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006 20 0478 7 / Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0478 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006 20 0478 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP 647First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-687First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9270First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5411First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APlaying To Win (Extended Rock Mix)4:24
- B1Playing To Win2:57
- B2Through Her Eyes5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playing To Win are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Playing To Win are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Playing To Win first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 0479 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Playing To Win is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C K 060-20 0479 6, 1C 006 20 0478 7, SPRO-9270, P-B-5411) 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 Playing To Win 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.
