Vinyl pressings
by Maureen McGovern · 1972
The Morning After was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
TI M-2010 AS-2 RA side runout etched variant 1
TII M-2010 BS-2 RB side runout etched variant 1
M-2010-AS M TII BRunout A-side etched variant 2
M-2010-BS-1A TII BRunout B-side etched variant 2
M-2010-AS IC [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo] ssssssRunout A, etched except [stamped] variation 1
M-2010 BS 1B AR SIIRunout B, etched variation 1
M-2010-AS IC [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo] S1Runout A, etched except [stamped] variation 2
M-2010 BS-1BAR SIIRunout B, etched variation 2
p M-2010 AS-1AA side runout etched
p M-2010 BS-1AB side runout etched
M-2010-ASA side label
M-2010-BSB side label
B M-2010-AS-1A 1SSide A runout, etched
B M-2010-BS-1A 1SSide B runout, etched
(M-2010-AS)Side A label
(M-2010-BS)Side B label
M-2010 AS-4 [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo] TIIA side runout, variant 1
M-2010 BS-2 [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo] TIIIIB side runout, variant 1
M-2010-AS-4 [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo] TIIA side runout, variant 2
T M-2010-BS-3 [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo]B side runout, variant 2
M-2010-AS-M BA side runout
M-2010-BS [Artisan logo]B side runout
M-2010-ASA side label
M-2010-BSB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Mexico | Gamma G-1231 / 20th Century Records G-1231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6000 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | 20th Century Fox Records TK-4985First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Interfusion TK 4985First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Peru | Philips 6000100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Rhodesia | Gallo PD.9873First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | Gallo PD.9873 / 20th Century Records M.2010-AS(A)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Philips 6000 1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
31 vinyl pressings of The Morning After are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2010.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2010, 1209-2010, G-1231, 6000 100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TI M-2010 AS-2 R and TII M-2010 BS-2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
