Australia
May 1976- Label and catalog number
- Infinity K-6398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX49155 7YS 1388-4Side A handwritten run-out
SMX49156 1384-3Side B handwritten run-out
MX49155Side A label
MX49156Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Howzat
by Sherbet · 1976
22 pressings14 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Howzat was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Howzat
21 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4574 AISide A, runout, stamped (Variant 1)
EPC S 4574 BISide B, runout, stamped (Variant 1)
EPC S 4574 A2Side A, runout, stamped (Variant 2)
EPC S 4574 B2Side B, runout, stamped (Variant 2)
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4574 A1A-Side run-out, stamped
EPC S 4574 B1B-Side run-out, stamped
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pushout centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4574 A1Runout side A
EPC S 4574 B1Runout side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4574
- Format
- 7", Single · 4 prong yellow labels
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 5465 W1 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
MC 5467 W1 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
MC 5465 W9 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
MC 5467 W5 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
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.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Epic 40.120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-40610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Europe | Epic EPC 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4574 / Epic EPC 4574First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Interfusion K-6398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | Gallo PD 1330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Gallo PD 1330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Epic EPC 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4574First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4574First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-40610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHowzat3:43
- BMotor Of Love3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Howzat are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Howzat are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Howzat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Australia, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Infinity K-6398, released May 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Howzat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-6398, S EPC 4574, MCA-40610, 40.120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX49155 7YS 1388-4 and SMX49156 1384-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Howzat 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.