Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.12629 ACDecca 6.12 629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Paul MadisonPersonality
Vinyl pressings
Personality
by Paul Madison · 1979
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Personality was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Personality
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- 7 Records MS 365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MS365-ASide A runout
MS365-BSide B runout
MS365ASide A label
MS365BSide B label
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Building Records BGCS-1901
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Boot Records BTX 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lotus LS 2814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Rhodesia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Explosion TNT 130
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | 7 Records MS 365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Building Records BGCS-1901First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Boot Records BTX 258First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12629 AC / Decca 6.12 629First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Lotus LS 2814First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Explosion TNT 130First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Explosion TNT 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro 00X 438First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-438First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-438First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Portugal | NOVA Companhia De Música, Lda. 40037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APersonality3:30
- BLet's Get Out Of Here2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Personality are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Personality are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Personality first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 6.12629 AC.
How do I tell if my copy of Personality is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.12629 AC, MS 365, BGCS-1901, BTX 258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Personality 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.