Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-45 705EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 705
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 705 A-1Runout A, stamped
45 705 B-1Runout B, stamped
Peter GriffinSpiderman
Vinyl pressings
Spiderman
by Peter Griffin · 1979
18 pressings8 countriesDiscoSoft RockElectronicRock
Spiderman 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 Spiderman
13 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 052-45 705 YZEMI Electrola 1C 052-45 705 YZ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 705-Y-Z-A-1Runout side A, variant 1
45 705-Y-Z-B-1Runout side B, variant 1
45 705-Y-Z-A-1 XRunout side A, variant 2
45 705-Y-Z-B-1 XRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 052-45 705 YZEMI Electrola 1C 052-45 705 YZ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Sonopress Pressing
- Runout / matrix
020 45 705-Y-Z-A-1 2 Made in GermanyRunout side A
020 45 705-Y-Z-B-1 2 Made in GermanyRunout side B
1 C 052-45 705 YZ ALabel side A
1 C 052-45 705 YZ BLabel side B
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius MIX-AQR 2003Aquarius AQR 2003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AQR-2003-A
AQR-2003-B
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Crazy Cat CS CC 25.020
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Aavalanche 110.707Aavalanche JV 110 707
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
110707A [AREACEM logo]Runout side A
110 707 B [AREACEM logo]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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius MIX-AQR 2003 / Aquarius AQR 2003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Crazy Cat CS CC 25.020First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Aavalanche 110.707 / Aavalanche JV 110 707First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Aavalanche 110007 / Aavalanche JC 110 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Aavalanche 110007 / Aavalanche JC 110 007First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Aavalanche 110.707 / Aavalanche JV 110 707First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-45 705 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 052-45 705 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 052-45 705 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 052-45 705 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 052-45 705 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlas Records 5910 102 / Atlas Records 5910 AT 102First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | Aquarius RISS 8067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Aquarius CBS 8127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Aquarius CBS 8127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Aavalanche AV-10112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Aavalanche AAV 5017", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Atlas Records 5910 102 / Atlas Records 5910 AT 1027", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-3812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | Gamma G-22537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASpiderman7:32
- BJust When I Needed You Most3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spiderman are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Spiderman are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Spiderman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Brazil, France, Italy and more. One of them is EMI 1C 006-45 705.
How do I tell if my copy of Spiderman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-45 705, 1C 052-45 705 YZ, MIX-AQR 2003, CS CC 25.020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 705 A-1 and 45 705 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spiderman 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.