Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Omega International OM 39.001 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
OB 47 700 ARunout side A, etched
OB 47 700 BRunout side B, etched
OB 47.700 ALabel side A
OB 47.700 BLabel side B
Michael ShermanHalf A World
Vinyl pressings
Half A World
by Michael Sherman · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesChansonPop
Half A World 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Half A World
5 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Able ABE. 1708
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OB.4700AMatrix Side A
OB.4700BMatrix Side B
OB47 700ARunout Side A etched
OB47 700BRunout Side B etched
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- New Jump Productions OB 47 700
- Format
- 7"
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- New Jump Productions OB 47700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- New Jump Productions OB 47 700
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Omega International OM 39.001 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1972 | Canada | Able ABE. 1708First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | New Jump Productions OB 47 700First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | France | New Jump Productions OB 47700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | New Jump Productions OB 47 700First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Angola | Poplandia P-305487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Poplandia P-305487", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | Poplandia P-305477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Turkey | Max 0037" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Iran | Royal RT 711 / Royal 2037", 45 RPM, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AHalf A World
- BR.I.P. (Rest In Peace)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Half A World are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Half A World are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Half A World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Belgium, Canada, France. One of them is Omega International OM 39.001 Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Half A World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OM 39.001 Y, ABE. 1708, OB 47 700, OB 47700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OB 47 700 A and OB 47 700 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Half A World 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.