South Korea
February 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 78 0362 1MPL 78 0362 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Off The Ground
by Paul McCartney · 1993
17 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
Off The Ground was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Off The Ground
16 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Italy
February 1, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 0777 7 80362 1 0Parlophone PCSD 125
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M P. MCCARTNEY-EMI-7803621-A-I-12-01-93A-side
M P. MCCARTNEY-EMI-7803621-B-I-12-01-93B-side
UK & Europe
February 1, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 0777 7 80362 1 0Parlophone PCSD 125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Made in U.K., Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PCSD-125-A-2 -1-1 MASTERDISK DRunout side A, variant 1
PCSD-125-B-1 MASTERDISK 2Runout side B, variant 1
PCSD-125-A-1 -1-1 MASTERDISK DRunout side A, variant 2
PCSD-125-B-1 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 2
Bolivia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone E-LP 90056EMI E-LP 90056
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 070 780362 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
070 780 362-1 A 28-01-93 ѵ -1-1-5Side A, Runout, Etched
070 780 362-1/BⅠ 29-01-93 ѵ 1-1-5Side B, Runout, Etched
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 780362 1MPL 780362 1
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Bolivia | Parlophone E-LP 90056 / EMI E-LP 90056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Brazil | Parlophone 070 780362 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Brazil | Parlophone 780362 1 / MPL 780362 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | EMI 11001523First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Ecuador | EMI 303-0261First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Ecuador | EMI 303-0261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Parlophone 7 80362 1 / MPL 0777 7 80362 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | Parlophone 0777 7 80362 1 0 / MPL 0777 7 80362 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 780362-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Portugal | Parlophone 0777 7 80362 1 0 / MPL 0777 7 80362 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | Parlophone 082-78 0362 1 / MPL 082-78 0362 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | Parlophone 090 78 0362 1 / MPL 090 78 0362 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Venezuela | Parlophone 25227 / MPL 25227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | South Korea | Parlophone 78 0362 1 / MPL 78 0362 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Italy | Parlophone 0777 7 80362 1 0 / Parlophone PCSD 125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Off The Ground
- A2Looking For Changes
- A3Hope Of Deliverance
- A4Mistress And Maid
- A5I Owe It All To You
- A6Biker Like An Icon
- B1Peace In The Neighbourhood
- B2Golden Earth Girl
- B3The Lovers That Never Were
- B4Get Out Of My Way
- B5Winedark Open Sea
- B6C'mon People
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Off The Ground are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Off The Ground are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Off The Ground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in South Korea, Italy, UK & Europe, Bolivia and more. One of them is Parlophone 78 0362 1, released February 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Off The Ground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78 0362 1, 0777 7 80362 1 0, E-LP 90056, 070 780362 1) 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 Off The Ground 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.
