Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Quality QRFC 020RFC Records QRFC 020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
QRFC-020-A STERLING QuA-Side Runout Etching
QRFC-020-B STERLING QuB-Side Runout Etching
NighthawkEye Of The Tiger
Vinyl pressings
Eye Of The Tiger
by Nighthawk · 1982
25 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Eye Of The Tiger was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Eye Of The Tiger
25 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Quality QRFC 7020RFC Records QRFC 7020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Quality QRFC 020RFC Records QRFC 020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
QRFC-020-A ✬ STERLINGA-Side
QRFC-020-B ✬ STERLINGB-Side
Country unknown
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elephant Records TanSin 008
- Format
- 7"
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Young 301.7044
- Format
- 7"
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 600.669Ariola 600 669
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
600669 A-1/82S I IIRunout Side A
600669 B-1/82S IRunout Side B
S 600 669 ALabel Side A
S 600 669 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Unknown | Elephant Records TanSin 008First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Brazil | Young 301.7044First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality QRFC 020 / RFC Records QRFC 020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality QRFC 7020 / RFC Records QRFC 7020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality QRFC 020 / RFC Records QRFC 020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600.669 / Ariola 600 669First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Baby Records 8206 / Carrere 8206First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Baby Records 13040 / Carrere 13040First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Baby Records 13040 / Carrere 13040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 13.040 / Carrere 13040First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20 162First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Ariola 104 666 / Dance Records 104 666First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13630First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13630First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Baby Records QL 54016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Eye Of The Tiger (Long Vocal Version)5:25
- A2Eye Of The Tiger (Short Vocal Version)3:37
- BEye Of The Tiger (Souped-Up Instrumental Version)10:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eye Of The Tiger are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Eye Of The Tiger are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Eye Of The Tiger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, Brazil, Europe, France and more. One of them is Quality QRFC 020.
How do I tell if my copy of Eye Of The Tiger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QRFC 020, QRFC 7020, TanSin 008, 301.7044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QRFC-020-A STERLING Qu and QRFC-020-B STERLING Qu. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eye Of The Tiger 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.