Portugal
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 8E 006 05808 MG
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
PilotJanuary
Vinyl pressings
January
by Pilot · 1974
26 pressings19 countriesSoft RockRockPop
January was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 January
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006 05808 MGFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia | EMI EMI-107107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-058087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | EMI EMI 22557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ecuador | EMI 103-00067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2C004 058087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 808 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-05 8087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 808 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-05 8087", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 22557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | EMI 3C 006 - 058087", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-107317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-107317", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | EMI 77137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-058087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 22557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJanuary
- BNever Give Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of January are there?
26 vinyl pressings of January are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was January first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Portugal. One of them is EMI 8E 006 05808 MG.
How do I tell if my copy of January is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8E 006 05808 MG) 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 January 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.
