US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11462
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Solid Silver
by Quicksilver Messenger Service · 1975
17 pressings9 countriesPsychedelic RockClassic RockRock
Solid Silver was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Solid Silver
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11462
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11462-F2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout, variant 1
ST-2-11462-F2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout, variant 1
ST-1-11462-F2#2 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlySide A runout, variant 2
ST-2-11462 -F2#2 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlySide B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11462
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-11462-F-5. 1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side A runout, variant 1
wly ST-2-11462-F-3. 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side B runout, variant 1
1-11462-F-5. 3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side A runout, variant 2
wly ST-2-11462-F-3. 5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11462
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
wly ST1 11462 F1 #3Side A runout, etched
wly ST2 11462 F1 #1Side B runout, etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Sides A/B runouts, stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11462
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11462
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11462Side A label
ST2-11462Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11462First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST-11462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Capitol Records 2C066-82052 / Capitol Records 2C 066 - 82.052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C062-82 052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS80371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS80371First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records R-120352LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-511462 / Capitol Records ST 511462LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Spain | Capitol Records 1J 062-82.052 (ST - 11462)LP | LP |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SM-11820LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SN 66076LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11462LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Gypsy Lights3:40
- A2Heebie Jeebies4:15
- A3Cowboy On The Run3:13
- A4I Heard You Singing3:48
- A5Worryin' Shoes3:25
- B1The Letter4:06
- B2They Don't Know3:54
- B3Flames4:20
- B4Witches' Moon2:59
- B5Bittersweet Love4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solid Silver are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Solid Silver are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Solid Silver first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11462.
How do I tell if my copy of Solid Silver is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11462, E-ST 11462, 2C066-82052, 1C062-82 052) 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 Solid Silver 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.
