UK
September 25, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGL 5042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAGL 5042 A1 PSide A runout
Magl 5042 B1 DAMONT MSide B runout
MatchboxFlying Colours
Vinyl pressings
Flying Colours
by Matchbox · 1981
20 pressings13 countriesRockabillyRock
Flying Colours was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Flying Colours
17 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGL 5042
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MAGL 5042 A1 PSide A runout
Magl 5042 B1 DAMONT MSide B runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGL 5042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAGL 5042 A1 DAMONT AWSide A runout
Magl 5042 B1 DAMONT MSide B runout
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet L 37688
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MG 5042
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 2473 949
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Magnet L 37688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Magnet MG 5042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Magnet 2473 949First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 6.24877First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Iceland | Magnet MAGL 5042 / Spor MAGL 5042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-382 / Magnet DAI 30382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Durium DAI 30382 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-382First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Climax Records CMC-1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Climax Records CMC-1003First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Magnet 1A 064-64559First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Magnet MAG 5012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Magnet TXS 3226 / Magnet MAGL 5042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Magnet TXS 3226First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Magnet MAGL 5042First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Magnet 825 757-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Magnet 6.24877 AP / Magnet 6.24877LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love's Made A Fool Of You2:27
- A2Heartaches By The Number2:46
- A3Angels Of Sunday3:15
- A4Lone Star Dreamers2:57
- A5Bonaparte's Retreat2:38
- A6Whiplash2:55
- B1Babe's In The Wood2:51
- B2Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes2:42
- B3You're The One2:29
- B424 Hours2:39
- B5Wish I'd Never (Said Hello)2:23
- B6Arabella's On Her Way3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying Colours are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Flying Colours are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Flying Colours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Magnet MAGL 5042, released September 25, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying Colours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAGL 5042, L 37688, MG 5042, 2473 949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAGL 5042 A1 P and Magl 5042 B1 DAMONT M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying Colours 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.
