Vinyl pressings
by Olivia Newton-John · 1980
Xanadu was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
53 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 22 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.
20-185-1A-1A-side runout, variant 1
20-185-1B-1B-side runout, variant 1
20-185-1A-1A-side runout, variant 2
20-185-2B-1B-side runout, variant 2
12-JET-185-1A-1 ARunout side A
12-JET-185-1B-1 ARunout side B
JET 12.185-1Label side A
JET 12.185-2Label side B
20-185-1A-1A-side runout, stamped
20-185-1B-1B-side runout, stamped, variant 1
20-185-2B-1B-side runout, stamped, variant 2
JET 185 A*A-side center label
JET 185 A1 STRAWBERRY. UK.A side runout etching, variant 1
JET.185-B2 STRAWBERRY. UK.B side runout etching, variant 1
JET 185-A1 STRAWBERRY. UK. DA side runout etching, variant 2
JET.185-B1 STRAWBERRY. UK .VB side runout etching, variant 2
JET 185 A1 STRAWBERRY. UK. AY 42466 DA side run-out, etched/stamped
JET.185-B1 C STRAWBERRY. UK. AY 42466B side run-out, etched/stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Epic DEP-155First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records JS 017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records JET 1817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records JS 017First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-41285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-41285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-41285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Ambisonic | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Ambisonic |
| 1980 | Chile | Discos CBS 11381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Epic 45334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Europe | Jet Records JET 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Jet Records JET 12.185 / Jet Records 12.185First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Jet Records JET 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Jet Records JET 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | JET Records PRO111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | France | Jet Records JET 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
55 vinyl pressings of Xanadu are listed here, from 22 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Jet Records JET 185.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JET 185, JET 12.185, JET 10 185, MCA 41285) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20-185-1A-1 and 20-185-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
