US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ADP-9147
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Sterling [Unknown Symbol] ADP 9147 SA ES1 EMWRunout side A
Sterling [Unknown Symbol] ADP 9147 SA ES2 EMWRunout side AA
ADP-9147-SA
Vinyl pressings
Runner
by Manfred Mann's Earth Band · 1983
25 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Runner was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Runner
5 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AS1·9143MA-SR1 STERLING ⚾ 1-1 SRClogoSide A runout, etched (STERLING SRC logo stamped)
AS1·9143-SA-SR1 STERLING ⚾ 1-1 SRClogoSide B runout, etched (STERLING SRC logo stamped)
AS 1-9143-MASide A label
AS 1-9143-SASide B label
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Bronze K-9385
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4 SMX62203 P2A 3:50Runout Side A
4 SMX62204 P2A 2:34Runout Side B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1 9143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AS-1-9143 A SNB 230 EL DM-Runout Side A etched
AS-1-9143 B SNB 230 ELRunout Side B etched
AS-1-9143-ASA-side label
AS-1-9143-BSB-side label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1 9143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
AS-1-9143 A SMB 230 [unknown symbol] DMRunout Side A
AS-1-9143 B-2 SMB 230 [unknown symbol] [CR (in a circle)]Runout Side B
AS-1-9143-BSLabel, both sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Bronze K-9385First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AS 1 9143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AS 1 9143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Arista ADP-9147First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS 1-9143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Bronze 818 975-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Bronze 106 306 / Bronze 106 306-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Bronze 601 241 / Bronze 601 241-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Bronze 601 241 / Bronze 601 241-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Bronze 891033 / Bronze 891.0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Bronze BRZ 105607", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ariola S-9407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ariola SL-712312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1984 | Portugal | Decapo 06.601241.257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Bronze 06 601241 2512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Bronze K 93857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARunner
- BNo Transkei
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runner are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Runner are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Runner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Arista ADP-9147.
How do I tell if my copy of Runner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ADP-9147, AS 1-9143, K-9385, AS 1 9143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Sterling [Unknown Symbol] ADP 9147 SA ES1 EMW and Sterling [Unknown Symbol] ADP 9147 SA ES2 EMW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Runner 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.
