Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca BF 18547Bellaphon BF 18547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BF 18547 E7 2053Side A
BF 18547 E7 2054Side B
Paul JabaraShut Out
Vinyl pressings
Shut Out
by Paul Jabara · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Shut Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Shut Out
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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 2, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CAN 109 A -10MBSide A
CAN 109 B -10MBSide B
UK
September 2, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Four-point knockout centre
- Runout / matrix
CAN 109 A-1◊MB - DRunout A
CAN 109 B-1◊MB - FRunout B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 891
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 891 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-891-AM-CTH AZ TIRunout A-side etched
NB-891-AS-CTH AZ TIRunout B-side etched
NB 891 AMLabel side-A
NB 891 ASLabel side-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Casablanca NB-891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Casablanca CBCS-377First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Casablanca 45.CB.140.303 / Casablanca 45 CB 140303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Casablanca BF 18547 / Bellaphon BF 18547First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Casablanca CA 502 / Casablanca CA. 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | Gamma G-1887First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Casablanca NB 891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Casablanca NAS 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 109First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Casablanca NB 891 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Casablanca NB 891 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Casablanca NB 891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShut Out3:10
- BHungry For Love4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shut Out are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Shut Out are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Shut Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Casablanca BF 18547.
How do I tell if my copy of Shut Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18547, CAN 109, NB 891, NB 891 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BF 18547 E7 2053 and BF 18547 E7 2054. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shut Out 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.
