Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 7725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7725-A- SSTRunout etched side A
7725-B- SSTRunout etched side B
Mike Batt And FriendsRun Like The Wind
Vinyl pressings
Run Like The Wind
by Mike Batt And Friends · 1979
13 pressings8 countriesVocalBalladPopClassical
Run Like The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Run Like The Wind
12 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 7725
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
July 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 7725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S - A2 7725 TONERunout etched side A
EPC-S - 7725-B1 EPC-S ████ B1Runout etched side B
S EPC 7725 ALabel side A
S EPC 7725 BLabel side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7725
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
EPC -S A2 7725Runout Groove Side A
EPC -S B1 7725Runout Groove Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 7725
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 387
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 40.237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 387First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES387First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7725First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 387First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Epic EN 1939First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Epic EN 1939First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 7725First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 7725First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Epic ES 387First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 7725First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 3877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARun Like The Wind3:50
- BPlainsong2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Run Like The Wind are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Run Like The Wind are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Run Like The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Epic EPC S 7725.
How do I tell if my copy of Run Like The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC S 7725, S EPC 7725, EPC 7725, ES 387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7725-A- SST and 7725-B- SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Run Like The Wind 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.
