UK
September 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GT-255-A-1 BILBO Λ 16A-side runout, etched/stamped
GT-255-B2 BILBO ΛB-side runout, etched/stamped
New MusikStraight Lines
Vinyl pressings
Straight Lines
by New Musik · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronic
Straight Lines 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 Straight Lines
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
September 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A BILBO BOPPA! GT-255-A2A-side runout, etched, var. 1
BILBO -TA1PE GT-255 B1B-side runout, etched, var. 1
BILBO GT-255-A1A-side runout, etched, var. 2
BILBO -TA1PE GT-255 B1B-side runout, etched, var. 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50841
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166895Label Side A
ZSS 166896Label Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 729
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 166897Side A label
XSS 166898Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50841
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic E4 8377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8377A • 1A • 2HZD DM6Runout Side A etched, 6 stamped
8377B • 1A • 2HZD DM6Runout Side B etched, 6 stamped
8377 AMatrix Label Side A
8377 BMatrix label Side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Epic E4 8377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | GTO GTO 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SC-71871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | GTO GT 255First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | GTO GT 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Epic AS 729First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50841First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50841First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | GTO GT 273 / GTO 2737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | GTO GT 2737", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | GTO GT 2557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStraight Lines
- BOn Islands
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight Lines are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Straight Lines are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Straight Lines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is GTO GT 255, released September 7, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight Lines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 255, 9-50841, AS 729, E4 8377) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GT-255-A-1 BILBO Λ 16 and GT-255-B2 BILBO Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Straight Lines 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.
