Guatemala
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Spread Your Wings
by Queen · 1977
25 pressings13 countriesHard RockPop RockRock
Spread Your Wings was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Spread Your Wings
2 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMIJ 4207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Guatemala | EMI 4399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006 604767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 604767", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Chile | EMI 1421 / EMI EMI 27577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Chile | EMI 1421 / EMI EMI 27577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 008 60476 / EMI 2C 008 - 60.4767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 008 60476 / EMI 2C 008 - 60.4767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 008 60476 / EMI 2C 008 - 60.4767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 008 60476 / EMI 2C 008 - 60.4767", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 008 60476 / EMI 2C 008 - 60.4767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-604767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | EMI 3C 006 604767", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-60476 / EMI 5C 006.604767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006 60 476 F7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASpread Your Wings4:21
- BSheer Heart Attack3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spread Your Wings are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Spread Your Wings are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Spread Your Wings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Guatemala, South Africa. One of them is EMI 4399.
How do I tell if my copy of Spread Your Wings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4399, EMIJ 4207) 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 Spread Your Wings 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.
