UK
July 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 8271 A1 ⋀Run-out, side A, stamped
CBS S 8271 B1 ⋀Run-out, side B, stamped
CBS S 8271ASide A, label
CBS S 8271BSide B, label
Mott The HoopleAll The Young Dudes
Vinyl pressings
All The Young Dudes
by Mott The Hoople · 1972
45 pressings18 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
All The Young Dudes 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 All The Young Dudes
39 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 18 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
July 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 8271 A1Variant 1, runout side A
CBS S 8271 B1Variant 1, runout side B
CBS-S 8271 A1 38 ΛVariant 2, runout side A
CBS S 8271 B1 2 ΛVariant 2, runout side B
UK
July 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 8271 A1Runout side A, stamped
CBS S 8271 B1Runout side B, stamped
CBS S 8271ASide A Label
CBS S 8271BSide B Label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
July 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 8271 A1Run-out Side A, stamped
CBS S 8271 B1Run-out Side B, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 8271 A1
CBS S 8271 B1
CBS S 8271A
CBS S 8271B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | CBS CBS 22 538First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | CBS BA-221927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Epic 66 185First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-45673First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS 8271First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS 8271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS CBS 8271First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPA-45First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic EPCA-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8271 / CBS CBS S 8271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461405First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS S 8271 / CBS CBS-S-8271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 8271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 82717", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS S 82717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 82717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAll The Young Dudes3:33
- BOne Of The Boys5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All The Young Dudes are there?
45 vinyl pressings of All The Young Dudes are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
When was All The Young Dudes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 8271, released July 28, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of All The Young Dudes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 8271, 4-45673, BA-221927, 66 185) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 8271 A1 ⋀ and CBS S 8271 B1 ⋀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is All The Young Dudes 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.
