Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C-006-98 654EMI Electrola 1C-006-98 654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
98 654 A-1Runout Side 1
98 654 B-1Runout Side 2
Olivia Newton-JohnEvery Face Tells A Story
Vinyl pressings
Every Face Tells A Story
by Olivia Newton-John · 1976
12 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Every Face Tells A Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Every Face Tells A Story
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Barbados
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Barbados | EMI EMI 2574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-40642First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C-006-98 654 / EMI Electrola 1C-006-98 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Interfusion K6599First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2574First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-40642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-40642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-40642First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-406427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 25747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | EMI EMI 25747", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AEvery Face Tells A Story3:42
- BLove You Hold The Key2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every Face Tells A Story are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Every Face Tells A Story are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Every Face Tells A Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, US, UK, Barbados and more. One of them is EMI 1C-006-98 654.
How do I tell if my copy of Every Face Tells A Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C-006-98 654, MCA-40642, EMI 2574, K6599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 98 654 A-1 and 98 654 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Every Face Tells A Story 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.
