UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 279
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Center
- Runout / matrix
CL 279 A-1-1-1-5Runout Side A
CL 279 B-1-1-1-2Runout Side B
CL 279ALabel Side A
CL 279BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Other Guy
by Little River Band · 1982
19 pressings11 countriesCountry RockClassic RockRock
The Other Guy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Other Guy
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 279
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 279 A-1-1-1-6Runout Side A
CL 279 B-1-1-1-3Runout Side B
CL 279ALabel Side A
CL 279BLabel Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5185
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-5185 S45-X98578 F-6 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A etched, exc. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ stamped, var. 1
B-5185 S45-X98609 F-4 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B etched, exc. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ stamped, var. 1
B-5185 S45-X98578 F-5 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A etched, exc. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ stamped, var. 2
B-5185 S45-X98609 F-6 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B etched, exc. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ stamped, var. 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-5185 S45-X98578 F2 #2 WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout, variant 1
B-5185 S45-X98609 F2 #2 WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout, variant 1
B-5185 S45-X98578 F1 #1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout, variant 2
B-5185 S45-X98609 F1 #1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally + SLM △-2998 Q R-10260-F7 B-5185 S45-X98578 F-7Runout Etchings (Both Sides)
SX98578Label Side A
SX98578Label Side B
Japan
December 21, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-17299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-98578A Label
S45-98609B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 86668First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records B 5185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006 86626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 5185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 747First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 006-086626First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records CL 279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records CL 279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records B-5185First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records B-5185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-6320 / Starline X-63207", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-6320 / Starline X-63207", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Other Guy2:49
- BNo More Tears3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Other Guy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Other Guy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was The Other Guy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 279.
How do I tell if my copy of The Other Guy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 279, B-5185, P-B-5185, ECS-17299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 279 A-1-1-1-5 and CL 279 B-1-1-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Other Guy 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.
