Vinyl pressings
by Roxy Music · 1973
Pyjamarama was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 13 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.
WIPX 1246 ̶A̶-2U RAYS A KT 1Runout side A, variant 1
WIPX 1246 1U R KT 1Runout side B, variant 1
WIPX 1246 ̶A̶-2U M RAYS KT 2Runout side A, variant 2
WIPX 1246 1U RA KT 3Runout side B, variant 2
RAYSA-side run-out groove
WIPX 1246Label A
WIPX 1247Label B
WIPX 1246 ̶A̶-2U V KT RAYSRunout side A, stamped, etched
WIPX 1246 1U R KT 1Runout side B, stamped
wipx 1246Label side A
wipx 1247Label side B
WIPX1246Side A runout
WIPX1247Side B runout
WIPX 1246Runout side A
WIPX 1247Runout side B
WIPX 1246Label side A
WIPX1247Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Unknown | Island Records WIP6159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Island Records IK-5073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Denmark | Island Records WIP 6159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Island Records 6138 028First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Island Records 12 575 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Island Records WIPG 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Island Records WIP 6159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26159First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Island Records HIT-5014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Island Records 12 575 AT / Island Records 12575 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Island Records IK 5073 / Island Records WIP-6159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Island Records WIP 6159First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Island Records 12575-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Island Records WIP 6159First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Island Records 12.575-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
19 vinyl pressings of Pyjamarama are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Australia, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Island Records WIP 6159, released February 23, 1973.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6159, WIP6159, IK-5073, 6138 028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIPX 1246 ̶A̶-2U RAYS A KT 1 and WIPX 1246 1U R KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
