UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCS 7112Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 91761
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YEX 795 - 1G C1Runout, A-side, stamped
YEX 766 - 1G G1Runout, B-side, stamped
YEX.795Label - Side A
YEX.796Label - Side B
Shakin' Stevens And The SunsetsA Legend
Vinyl pressings
A Legend
by Shakin' Stevens And The Sunsets · 1970
16 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
A Legend was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Legend
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCS 7112Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 91761
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YEX 795 - 1G C1Runout, A-side, stamped
YEX 766 - 1G R1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCS 7112Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 91761
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YEX 795 - 1G C1Runout, A-side, stamped
YEX 766 - 1G G1Runout, B-side, stamped
YEX.795Label - Side A
YEX.796Label - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7112 / Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 91761First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7112 / Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 91761First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7112 / Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 91761First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | EMI NUT 25 / EMI 0C 054-91 761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | EMI 1C 028-64 535LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | EMI 1C 028-64 535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | EMI 1C 028-64 535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | EMI MID 45LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50544LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1982 | Belgium | Sounds Superb 4M 036-64535 / Music For Pleasure 4M 036-64535LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Axis AX-1077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | EMI EMC.2710LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | EMI 1A 054 91761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | EMI 1A 054 91761 / EMI 1A 054-91761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | EMI CEY (M) 263 / EMI 82C 054 91761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | EMI NUT 25 / EMI 0C 054-91 761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cast Iron Arm
- A2Leroy
- A3Flying Saucers
- A4Please Mr. Mayor
- A5Lights Out
- A6I'll Try
- A7Down Yonder We Go Balling
- A8Hawkins Mood
- B1Down On The Farm
- B2Lonesome Train
- B3I Believe What You Say
- B4The Train Kept A Rollin'
- B5Spirit Of Woodstock
- B6I Hear You Knocking
- B7Thirty Days
- B8School Days (Anthem)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Legend are there?
16 vinyl pressings of A Legend are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was A Legend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is Parlophone PCS 7112.
How do I tell if my copy of A Legend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCS 7112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YEX 795 - 1G C1 and YEX 766 - 1G G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Legend 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.