US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS-168275-1D KENDUN-AA-Side runout etching
ZSS-168276-1CB-Side runout etching
ZSS 168275A-Side label
ZSS 168276B-Side label
REO SpeedwagonIn Your Letter
Vinyl pressings
In Your Letter
by REO Speedwagon · 1980
19 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
In Your Letter was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 In Your Letter
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 1 ZSS-168275-1A KENDUN-ASide A, runout
ZSS-168276-1BSide B, runout
ZSS 168275Side A, label
ZSS 168276Side B, label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 ZSS-168275-1E KENDUN-ASide A runout
T1 ZSS-168276-1ESide B runout
ZSS 168275Side A label
ZSS 168276Side B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 168275Side A label
ZSS 168276Side B label
Costa Rica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 7045384
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic 14-02457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ES 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Peru | Epic 7182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Epic 14-02457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 14-02457First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 14-02457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 14-02457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1981 | Argentina | Epic DEP-1847", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic A-1562 / Epic EPCA 15627", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A15627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | South Africa | Epic EN 52687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 6787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIn Your Letter3:14
- BShakin' It Loose2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Your Letter are there?
19 vinyl pressings of In Your Letter are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was In Your Letter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Costa Rica, Japan and more. One of them is Epic 14-02457.
How do I tell if my copy of In Your Letter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14-02457, 7045384, 07・5P-130, ES 678) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P ZSS-168275-1D KENDUN-A and ZSS-168276-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Your Letter 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.
