UK
March 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 674 A-1U-1-2-C JASide A
VS 674 B-1U-1-1-3 JASide B
Vinyl pressings
Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
by Phil Collins · 1984
43 pressings23 countriesSoft RockBalladRockPop
Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
43 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 23 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 674 A-1U-1- JASide A runout variant 1
VS 674 B-1U-1- 2Side B runout variant 1
VS 674 A-1U-1-2-2 JASide A runout variant 2
VS 674 B-1U-1-1-1 JASide B runout variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY 674
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 674
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
VS 674 A-2U-1-2 JA
VS 674 B-2U-1-2 JA
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 674Virgin VS674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels, Damont
- Runout / matrix
VS 674 A-1U-1- 2 Damont JARunout side A
VS 674 B-1U-1- JA 2 DamontRunout side B
VS 674-ALabel side A
VS 674-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89700First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Atlantic CS 10.178First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 97007 / Atlantic 78-97007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78-97007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 97007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 97007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Atlantic 45-73047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 789 700-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 789 700-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Atlantic 789 700-7 / Atlantic 78 9700-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Atlantic 789 700-7 / Atlantic 78 9700-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 786 949-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Guatemala | Atlantic 7-89700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AAgainst All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)3:32
- BMaking A Big Mistake3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) are listed here, from 23 countries.
When was Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin VS 674, released March 26, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 674, VSY 674, 7-89700, PR 584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 674 A-1U-1-2-C JA and VS 674 B-1U-1-1-3 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) 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.
