Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-249786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-249786 A MX208065Runout-Groove Side A
7-249786 B MX208066Runout-Groove Side B
Vinyl pressings
Major Tom
by Peter Schilling · 1983
55 pressings21 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Major Tom was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Major Tom
47 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 19 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.
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-249715
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MX208201Side A Label
MX208202Side B Label
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-249786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Å MX208065 7-249786-1Runout-Groove Side A
Å MX208066 [scratching out] 7-249786-2Runout-Groove Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA X9438TWEA X 9438 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X9438TA1 DAMONT MT1 GSide A runout, etched
X9438T-B DAMONT MTSide B runout, etched
SAM 192 A-1U-1-1Side C runout, stamped
SAM 192 B-1U-1-1Side D runout, stamped
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA X 9655 (T)WEA 249654-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA X 9655WEA 249655-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Generic Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
X 9655 AMatrix Number On Label Side One
X 9655 BMatrix Number On Label Side Two
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s53 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | WEA 7-249786First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | WEA 0-249715First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Australia | WEA 7-249786First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Bolivia | WEA WS-9079First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Bolivia | WEA WS - 9079First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | WEA 18.076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | WEA 18.076First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | WEA 25 98120First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | WEA 24-96827First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | WEA 24-96827First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | WEA 25 98120First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Ecuador | WEA 45-91033 / WEA 249682-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | WEA 24-9786-7-NFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | WEA 24-9786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | WEA 24-9786-7 N / WEA 24-9786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Worldwide | Warner Music Central Europe 5054197-5181-0-27", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Warner Music Group 50217323411747", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Remastered, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Remastered, Stereo · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AMajor Tom4:08
- BMajor Tom (Instrumental)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Major Tom are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Major Tom are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Major Tom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Australia, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is WEA 7-249786.
How do I tell if my copy of Major Tom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-249786, 0-249715, X9438T, X 9655 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-249786 A MX208065 and 7-249786 B MX208066. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Major Tom 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.
