Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2417 338
- Format
- LP
Peter SkellernAstaire
Vinyl pressings
Astaire
by Peter Skellern · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesJazz
Astaire 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 Astaire
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9109702 1Y//4∆E 420 L 1 1Runout, side A variant 1
9109702 2Y//4∆E 420 L 1 1Runout, side B variant 1
9109702 1Y//3∆E 420 11 4 3 RCRunout, side A variant 2
9109702 2Y//3∆E 420 1 2 15Runout, side B variant 2
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 702
- Format
- LP
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MER 003 3109 702 1 380 POLYGRAMA-side runout stamped
003 MER 3109 702 2 380 POLYGRAMB-side runout stamped
Ireland
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 702Mercury 7109 452
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 9109 702First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 9109 702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2417 338First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mercury 9109 702 / Mercury 7109 452First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Mercury 9109 702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Mercury 9109 702First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3057First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 9109 702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5108LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Unknown | Mercury SUC 181LP | LP |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury 826 859-1 / Mercury MERH 111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mercury TIME 15LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Mercury 9109 702 / Mercury MERH 111LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Isn't This A Lovely Day
- A2Cheek To Cheek
- A3They Can't Take That Away From Me
- A4The Way You Look Tonight
- A5The Continental
- B1Puttin' On The Ritz
- B2No Strings
- B3Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
- B4Night And Day
- B5Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Astaire are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Astaire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was Astaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2417 338.
How do I tell if my copy of Astaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2417 338, 9109 702, SLP-3057) 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 Astaire 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.
