US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-3346
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-3346 A-1Side A, Etched
AHL1-3346-B4Side B, Etched
MasterfonicsBoth Sides, Stamped
AHL1-3346-ASide A, Printed On Label
Ronnie MilsapImages
Vinyl pressings
Images
by Ronnie Milsap · 1979
15 pressings5 countriesSoft RockRock
Images was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Images
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AHL1-3346
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-3346-A4 Masterfonics Ⅰ A2CRunout Side A
AHL1-3346-B4 Masterfonics Ⅰ B2ARunout Side B
AHL1-3346-ALabel Side A
AHL1-3346-BLabel Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-3346
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-3346-A 10Side A, Etched
AHL1-3346-B 10Side B, Etched
AHL1-3346-ASide A, Printed On Label
AHL1-3346-BSide B, Printed On Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-3346
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-3346A-12 D⌝ GSide A, Stamped
AHL1-3346-B8 B2 NSide B, Etched
MasterfonicsBoth Sides, Stamped
AHL1-3346-ASide A, Printed On Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-3346
- Format
- LP, Album · Hub Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-3346 A// HUBSide A etched
AHL1-3346-B// HUBSide B etched
AHL1-3346-ASide A label
AHL1-3346-BSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AHL1-3346
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-3346 A-1 Masterfonics 1 Λ J HRunout Side A
AHL1-3346-B8 Masterfonics 1 Λ I DRunout 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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | RCA International AYL1-4171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor APL13346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | RCA Victor AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | RCA AHL1-3346 / RCA Records AYL1-4171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | RCA Victor AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RCA PL-13346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | RCA PL 13346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RCA AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RCA Victor AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RCA AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RCA AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RCA AHL1-3346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RCA Victor AHL1-3346First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | RCA AYL1-4171LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | RCA International INTS 5179 / RCA International NL 14171LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Nobody Likes Sad Songs4:08
- A2Keep The Night Away3:10
- A3I Really Don't Want To Know3:09
- A4Just Because It Feels Good3:45
- A5You Don't Look For Love5:12
- B1Hi-Heel Sneakers4:55
- B2In No Time At All3:42
- B3Delta Queen2:38
- B4All Good Things Don't Have To End3:05
- B5Get It Up5:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Images are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Images are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Images first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA AHL1-3346.
How do I tell if my copy of Images is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AHL1-3346, PL 13346, AYL1-4171, APL13346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AHL1-3346 A-1 and AHL1-3346-B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Images 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.
