Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 13 125 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Paul WilliamsInspiration
Vinyl pressings
Inspiration
by Paul Williams · 1973
11 pressings6 countriesBalladVocalRockPop
Inspiration was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Inspiration
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1479-S
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1479-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2259S-TI TIA-Side Runout Etching
A+M 2260S-TI TIB-Side Runout Etching
2559-SA-Side Label
2560-SB-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1479-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2559S-M2 [MR(circled)] △92917Runout side A, etched [stamped]
A&M 2560S-M2 [MR(circled)] △92917-XRunout side B, etched [stamped]
2559-SLabel side A
2560-SLabel side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records 1479 / A&M Records 1479-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 13 125 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 5375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7095First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1479 / A&M Records 1479-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records AM-1479-SFirst year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records AM-1479-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1479-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | A&M Records 13125-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-1479-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AInspiration3:07
- BWhat Would They Say2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inspiration are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Inspiration are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Inspiration first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, US, New Zealand and more. One of them is A&M Records 13 125 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Inspiration is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 125 AT, AMS 7095, AM-1479-S, 1479-S) 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 Inspiration 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.
