US
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 6052
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRK-1-6052 JW1 #1 KENDUN-B JG 0Runout A
SRK-2-6052 JW1 #1 KENDUN-A 0Runout B
Paley BrothersThe Paley Brothers
Vinyl pressings
The Paley Brothers
by Paley Brothers · 1978
13 pressings9 countriesPower PopRockPop
The Paley Brothers 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 The Paley Brothers
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 6052
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRK-1-6052 LW1•• KENDUN-A JG ✲Runout A; etched, except 'KENDUN-A' and '✲' stamped
SRK-2-6052 LW1 ✲ KENDUN-A JGRunout B; etched, except '✲ KENDUN-A' stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 6052
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRK-1-6052 WW1 JGSide A, etched
SRK-2-6052 WW1 JG ─◁Side B, etched
KENDUN-BSide B only, stamped
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 6052
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 6052 A2 S-3 EG 1Side A runout, etched / stamped
SRK-6052 B-2 S-4 EG 1Side B runout, etched / stamped
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRK 6052
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX189100 SRK6052-1Runout A, etched
MX189100 SRK6052-2Runout B, etched
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9147-6052
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Sire SRK 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Sire 9147-6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Sire 200 161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Sire SR 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Sire RJ-7556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Sire RJ-7556First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Sire SRK 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sire SRK 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Sire SRK 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Sire SRK 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Sire SRK 6052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Portugal | Sire SRK 6052 / Sire SRK 6052 NPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Portugal | Sire SRK 6052 / Sire SRK 6052 NPLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1You're The Best3:05
- A2Too Good To Be True3:15
- A3I Heard The Bluebirds Sing2:44
- A4Magic Power3:01
- A5Turn The Tide3:32
- B1Stick With Me Baby2:14
- B2Tell Me Tonight3:58
- B3Lovin' Eyes Can't Lie3:23
- B4Come Out And Play2:34
- B5Down The Line2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Paley Brothers are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Paley Brothers are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was The Paley Brothers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Sire SRK 6052, released April 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of The Paley Brothers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRK 6052, 9147-6052, 200 161, SR 6052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRK-1-6052 JW1 #1 KENDUN-B JG 0 and SRK-2-6052 JW1 #1 KENDUN-A 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Paley Brothers 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.