Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Equipe CSV-621
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
RedeyeGames
Vinyl pressings
Games
by Redeye · 1970
16 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRock
Games was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Games
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Equipe CSV-621First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Festival Records FK-39197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Festival Records FK-39197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Pentagram PE 2047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-39197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MU 11367", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MU 11367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Pentagram PE 2047", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Pentagram PE 2047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Pentagram PE 2047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Pentagram PE 2047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Pentagram PE 2047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Pentagram PE 2047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Soul Records 45-2.0157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Viva PE-10003-27", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Philippines | Viva PE-100037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGames2:34
- BCollections Of Yesterday And Now4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Games are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Games are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Games first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Brazil. One of them is Equipe CSV-621.
How do I tell if my copy of Games is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSV-621) 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 Games 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.