Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 26 086 OT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
26086 A-1/78S Made in GermanyStamped A
26086 B-1/78S Made in GermanyStamped B
S 26 086 ALabel A
S 26 086 BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
by Munich Machine · 1978
36 pressings25 countriesDiscoElectronic
A Whiter Shade Of Pale was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 A Whiter Shade Of Pale
35 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 25 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 26 086 OTOasis 26 086 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
26086 A-2/78S Made in GermanyStamped A
26086 B-1/78S Made in GermanyStamped B
S 26 086 ALabel A
S 26 086 BLabel B
US
May 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7090
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B one [Union Jack] NBLP-7090-AS K-1 AZ ❀Side 1 Runout
B-one Keel NBLP-7090-BS K AZ ❀Side 2 Runout
NBLP 7090 ASSide 1 Label
NBLP 7090 BSSide 2 Label
US
May 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7090
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 NBLP-7090-AS TH-1 AZ DSide 1 Runout
T1 NBLP-7090-BS TH-2 AZ B 18Side 2 Runout
NBLP 7090 ASSide 1 Label
NBLP 7090 BSSide 2 Label
US
May 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7090
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7090-AS SP AZ 1-1Side A runout, etched
NBLP-7090-BS 1-1 K AZ ❀Side B runout, etched
SRC [Logo]Runout both sides, stamped
NBLP 7090 ASSide A label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Oasis OASLP 506
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVS-4627First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Interfusion L 36654 / Interfusion L36654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA Victor 104.8094 / RCA 104.8094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | Mellow B.V. 01(1831)01113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 67.243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Oasis 26 086 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Oasis 26 086 OT / Oasis 26 086 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | India | Oasis 2310 627First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | Oasis EPC 83493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DAI 30293 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-293First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DAI 30293 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-293First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Casablanca NBLP 7090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Hansa SUX-110-SAFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1A Whiter Shade Of Pale
- A2It's For You
- A3It's All Wrong (But It's Alright)
- B1La Nuit Blanche
- B2Love Fever
- B3In Love With Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Whiter Shade Of Pale are there?
36 vinyl pressings of A Whiter Shade Of Pale are listed here, from 25 countries.
When was A Whiter Shade Of Pale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, UK, South Africa and more. One of them is Oasis 26 086 OT.
How do I tell if my copy of A Whiter Shade Of Pale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26 086 OT, NBLP 7090, OASLP 506, NBLP 7090 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 26086 A-1/78S Made in Germany and 26086 B-1/78S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Whiter Shade Of Pale 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.
