Vinyl pressings
by Phil Fearon & Galaxy · 1984
Everybody's Laughing 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.
19 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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.
NICKZ DAVID TEARONEtched Runout Side A
BILLEtched Runout Side B
Penthouse 12 ENY 514 A-1-1-2-1Stamped Runout Side A. Variant 1
12 ENY 514 B-1-1-1-1Stamped Runout Side B. Variant 1
XENY 514 A-1-1-1-1Side A runout groove, stamped
XENY 514 B-1-1-1-::1Side B runout groove, stamped
HERBIE + M.M.R.S.Side A runout groove, etched
XENY 514-ASide A label
ENY 514 A-1-1-1-1 NICKZ Penthouse BARRY+ TEDDYSide A runout variant 1
ENY 514 B-1-1-1-1 LENNY BROWNE BENSONSide B runout variant 1
ENY 514 A-1-1-1-3 NICKZ Penthouse BARRY + TEDDYSide A runout variant 2
ENY 514 B-1-1-1-11 LENNY BROWNE BENSONSide B runout variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records K-9503First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records X 13177First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records Ltd. X 14125First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records IS-1008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Island Records 601 379 / Island Records 601 379-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Island Records 106 624 / Island Records 106 624-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Ensign 880 263-1 / Island Records 880 263-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition |
| 1984 | France | Island Records 880 263-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Island Records X 14125First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Peru | Island Records F-ISL 0000514.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Island Records 10.600514.25 / Dacapo 10.600514.25First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Island Records ENY 514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Island Records F 601.379 / Ensign F 601.379First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Island Records A-106624 / Ensign A-106624First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Island Records A-106.624First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
19 vinyl pressings of Everybody's Laughing are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Ensign 12ENY 514.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12ENY 514, XENY 514, ENY 514, PENY 514) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NICKZ DAVID TEARON and BILL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
