UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 306
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2391306 A//2 MD 1 1 PD-1-6137 AS MASTERDISK G.K.Side A
2391306 B//1 MD 1 1 PD-1-6137 BS-1 MASTERDISK G.K.Side B
2391-306 ASide A label
2391-306 BSide B label
Roger GloverElements
Vinyl pressings
Elements
by Roger Glover · 1978
15 pressings8 countriesSymphonic RockRock
Elements was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Elements
14 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 306
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
9124213 1*//1∇420 03 1 1 3Runout side A
2391306 B//1 MD 1 1 PD-1-6137 BS-1 MASTERDISK G.K.Runout side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A3 STERLING IS PD-1-6137-AS-CS2A-Side Runout variant 1 Etching
A8 STERLING IS PD-1-6137-BS-1BB-Side Runout variant 1 Etching
PD 1 6137AS STERLING PSide A Runout variant 2 etched except "STERLING P" stamped
PD-1-6137-BS STERLING PSide B Runout variant 2 etched except "STERLING P" stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A3 STERLING IS PD-1-6137-AS-CS2A-Side Runout variant 1 Etching
A8 STERLING IS PD-1-6137-BS-1BB-Side Runout variant 1 Etching
PD 1 6137AS STERLING PSide A Runout variant 2 etched except "STERLING P" stamped
PD-1-6137-BS STERLING PSide B Runout variant 2 etched except "STERLING P" stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6137-AS-1-1-1 PRC STERLINGRunout A
PD-1-6137-BS-1-1-11 PRC STERLINGRunout B
PD-1-6137-AA-Side Label
PD-1-6137-BB-Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S PD-1-6137-AS-CS2 A3 STERLINGRunout Side A
S PD-1-6137-BS-1B A8 STERLINGRunout Side B
PD-1-6137 ALabel Side A
PD-1-6137 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2391 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2391 306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2391 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2391 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2391 306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2391 306First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6137First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1155First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MPX 4026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The First Ring Made Of Clay7:45
- A2The Next A Ring Of Fire9:45
- B1The Third Ring's Watery Flow9:00
- B2The Fourth Rings With The Wind6:33
- B3Finale2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elements are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Elements are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Elements first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Polydor 2391 306.
How do I tell if my copy of Elements is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391 306, PD-1-6137, MPF-1155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2391306 A//2 MD 1 1 PD-1-6137 AS MASTERDISK G.K. and 2391306 B//1 MD 1 1 PD-1-6137 BS-1 MASTERDISK G.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elements 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.