France
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.314Carrere 49 314
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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Vinyl pressings
Gloria
by Midnight Stud · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Gloria was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Gloria
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere EMI 2760
- Format
- 7"
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere EMI 2760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sterling STG 707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25.381 SNB-BKSide A runout
25.382 SNB-BKSide B runout
Madagascar
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49 314
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Carrere 2044 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Sterling STG 707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Madagascar | Carrere 49 314First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Odeon 10 C 006-060.620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Carrere EMI 2760First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Carrere EMI 2760First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.314 / Carrere 49 314First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2044 1057", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6060 3087" | 7" |
| 1978 | Italy | Carrere IS 202217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Fonit Cetra IS 202217", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AGloria
- BJudith
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gloria are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gloria are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Gloria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Carrere 49.314, released November 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Gloria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.314, EMI 2760, 2044 105, STG 707) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gloria 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.