US
December 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MK-125
- Format
- 12", Promo
Vinyl pressings
The Spirit Of Radio
by Rush · 1979
22 pressings10 countriesHard RockProg RockRock
The Spirit Of Radio 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 The Spirit Of Radio
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Mercury MK-125First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Mercury 6167 8957", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Philips PHS - 61678957", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Anthem ANS-017 PRO7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6167 8957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6167 8957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Mercury 61678957", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-618-A/B (76044)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 68 32 1967", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury RADIO 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury RADIO 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Mercury 76044 / Mercury 6167 8957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Mercury 76044 / Mercury 6167 8957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Mercury 760447", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1980 | US | Mercury 76044 / Mercury 6167 8957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Mercury 76044 / Mercury 6167 8957", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AThe Spirit Of Radio3:40
- BCircumstances2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Spirit Of Radio are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Spirit Of Radio are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was The Spirit Of Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is Mercury MK-125, released December 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of The Spirit Of Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MK-125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Spirit Of Radio 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.
