UK
April 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone EMC 3175MPL 0C 062-987 45
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NICK W > YA XX YAX 5231-1Runout A-side
NIKICUT YAX 5232-1Runout B-side
YAX 5231Label side A
YAX 5232Label side B
Percy ThrillingtonThrillington
Vinyl pressings
Thrillington
by Percy Thrillington · 1977
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockClassical
Thrillington 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 Thrillington
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11642MPL ST-11642
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11642MPL ST-11642
- Format
- LP, Album · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11642 H-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY #51 ✲Side A
ST-2-11642 H-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY #51 ✲Side B
ST 1-11642Side A label
ST 2-11642Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11642MPL ST-11642
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11642 H-1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY 0Side A
ST-2-11642 H-1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY 0Side B
ST 1-11642Side A label
ST 2-11642Side B label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone EMC 3175Regal Zonophone 0C-062-987 45
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX5231Etched A
YAX5232Etched B
YAX-5231Label A
YAX-5232Label B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11642
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11642 J-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY ◎Runout side A
ST-2-11642 J-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL JAY ◎Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Regal Zonophone EMC 3175 / Regal Zonophone 0C-062-987 45First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | EMI 2 C 066 • 98745 / MPL 2 C 066 • 98745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 066-98 745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 066-98745LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11642 / MPL ST-11642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11642 / MPL ST-11642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11642 / MPL ST-11642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Regal Zonophone EMC 3175 / MPL 0C 062-987 45First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Japan | Capitol Records UIJY-75082 / MPL UIJY-75082LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Worldwide | Capitol Records 602567372387 / MPL 602567372387LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Worldwide | Capitol Records 602567372349 / MPL 602567372349LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Too Many People
- A23 Legs
- A3Ram On
- A4Dear Boy
- A5Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
- A6Smile Away
- B1Heart Of The Country
- B2Monkberry Moon Delight
- B3Eat At Home
- B4Long Haired Lady
- B5Back Seat Of My Car
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thrillington are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Thrillington are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 2018.
When was Thrillington first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone EMC 3175, released April 29, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Thrillington is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3175, ST-11642, 2 C 066 • 98745, 1C 066-98 745) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NICK W > YA XX YAX 5231-1 and NIKICUT YAX 5232-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thrillington 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.