UK
March 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB 301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CB 301 A // 3 TA side variant 1
CB 301 B // 3 TB side variant 1
CB 301 A // 2 T 11 2A side variant 2
CB 301 B // 2 T 11 4B side variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Solsbury Hill
by Peter Gabriel · 1977
33 pressings17 countriesArt RockProg RockRock
Solsbury Hill 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 Solsbury Hill
27 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 14 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB 301
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · large centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB 301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CB 301 A // 1 T 1 1 6Runout, side A, variant 1
CB 301 B // 2 T 1 1 3Runout, side B, variant 1
CB 301 A // 1 T 1 1 5Runout, side A, variant 2
CB 301 B // 2 T 1 1 4Runout, side B, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB 301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7079
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-77C-33090 SPLabel Side A
ST-77C-33089 SPLabel Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7079
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-77C-33258 ARLabel Side A
ST-77C-33089 ARLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Charisma 6073 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Charisma 6073 392First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 7079First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Charisma 6837 380First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Charisma 6073 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | Charisma CB 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Charisma SFL-2191First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Charisma SFL-2191First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Charisma 6073 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Charisma 6073 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | Charisma 6073392First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Charisma 60 73 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Charisma CB 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Charisma CB 301First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Charisma CB 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700 9387", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Philips TOS 11337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Charisma CB 301 / Virgin CB 3017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Classic Records PG 1-4512", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| ? | Zimbabwe | Philips TOS 11337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASolsbury Hill3:24
- BMoribund The Burgermeister4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solsbury Hill are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Solsbury Hill are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1977 and 1990.
When was Solsbury Hill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Charisma CB 301, released March 18, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Solsbury Hill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CB 301, 7079, 6073 392, ATCO 7079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CB 301 A // 3 T and CB 301 B // 3 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solsbury Hill 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.
