Vinyl pressings
by Rush · 1977
A Farewell To Kings was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
38 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
ANR-1-1010-A JAMF QSide A runout, variant 1
ANR-1-1010-B JAMF QSide B runout, variant 1
ANR-1-1010 A x JAMF OSide A runout, variant 2
ANR-1-1010 B x JAMFSide B runout, variant 2
ANR-1-1010-ASide A Runout
ANR-1-1010-B JAMFSide B Runout
ANR-1-1010 A x JAMF OSide A Runout
ANR-1-1010 B x JAMFSide B Runout
JAMFLacquer Cutting Location ID
Side 1 ANR-1-1010 A x JAMF
Side 2 ANR-1-10101 B x JAMF
9100-04L-A JAMF 9100042 1Y /1 JAMFRunout, Side A - variant 1
9100-04L-B JAMF 9100042 2Y/1 JAMFRunout, Side B - variant 1
9100042 1Y//1 JAMF 1 1 JAMF 9100-042 -A 6Runout Side A Stamped/Etched - variant 2
9100042 2Y//1 JAMF 1 1 2 2 TJ JAMF 9100-042- BRunout Side B Stamped/Etched - variant 2
9100042 1Y//2▽420 04Runout Stamp Side A
9100042 2Y//2▽420 04Runout Stamp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Mercury 9100 042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7285First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6338 834 / Mercury SRM-1-1184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 63 38 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-268 / Anthem 25·3P-268LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-268LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 822 546-1 / Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury PRICE 92LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | South Korea | Mercury 822 546-1 / Sung Eum SEL-RP 1097LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | USA & Canada | Not On Label (Rush) B002237601LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2015 | Europe | Mercury 00602547117632 / Anthem 00602547117632LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | USA & Canada | Mercury B0022376-01 / Anthem B0022376-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | US | Anthem B0027243-80 / Mercury B0027243-80Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, LP, CD, Album, Reissue, CD, Deluxe Edition, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel · Limited | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, LP, CD, Album, Reissue, CD, Deluxe Edition, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel · Limited |
| 2017 | USA & Europe | Anthem B0027244-01 / Mercury B0027244-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, LP, LP, All Media, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, LP, LP, All Media, Deluxe Edition |
| 2019 | USA & Canada | Mercury B0022376-01 / Anthem B0022376-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Mercury 00602547117632 / Anthem 00602547117632LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Ireland | Mercury 9100 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Mercury RJ-7285-PLP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Russia | Not On Label (Rush)LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Mercury 9100 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury SRM-1-1184LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
96 vinyl pressings of A Farewell To Kings are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1977 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Anthem ANR-1-1010, released August 29, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ANR-1-1010, 9100 042, SRM-1-1184, 6338 834) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ANR-1-1010-A JAMF Q and ANR-1-1010-B JAMF Q. 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.
