France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 84.087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
84087 A L1Runout side A stamped
84087 B L1Runout side B stamped
84.087 ALabel side A
84.087 BLabel side B
Rod HunterApache
Vinyl pressings
Apache
by Rod Hunter · 1972
22 pressings20 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Apache was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Apache
19 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 17 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y-10078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 129/84.087Y84.087
- Format
- 7"
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 7L-6110
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records L. 1044
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records 33DLM 5134First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-10078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 129/84.087Y84.087First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Brazil | London Records 7L-6110First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L. 1044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Decca 84.087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 543First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca C 16690First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca C 16690First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Mexico | London Records 45/10070First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Decca 6102 903First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 583First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Peru | London Records 11695First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Decca PE 120First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Decca 45-GD 52027" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AApache (Moog Original Version)2:50
- BDear Miss Christie2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Apache are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Apache are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Apache first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca 84.087.
How do I tell if my copy of Apache is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84.087, 45-1044, Y-10078, 129/84.087Y84.087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 84087 A L1 and 84087 B L1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Apache 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.