Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Razzle L 36268
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMX 51141 8A3Hand Etched Side A
SMX 51142 8CHand Etched Side B
SMX 51141 8A2Variant 1 Hand Etched Side A
SMX 51142 8B3Variant 1 Hand Etched Side B
SherbetPhotoplay
Vinyl pressings
Photoplay
by Sherbet · 1977
10 pressings9 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Photoplay 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Photoplay
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 82251
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2304
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1332Side A label
MCA 1333*Side B label
MCA 1332 W1 ⧈-G-⧈A side
MCA 1333 W1 ⧈-G-⧈B side
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2304
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1332 W2 ◈-P-◈Side A Runout - Etched
MCA 1333 W2 ◈-P-◈Side B Runout - Etched
MCA1332Side A label
MCA1333Side B label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2304
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 82251
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Razzle L 36268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 82251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Interfusion L 36268 / Razzle L 36268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Epic EPC 82251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Gallo ML 4119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 82251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-2304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-2304First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | Suzy EPC 82251 / Epic EPC 82251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1High Rollin'3:42
- A2Magazine Madonna4:07
- A3Midsummer Madness3:26
- A4What Do You Do3:35
- A5I Got Love3:46
- B1Still In Love With You4:35
- B2Love Is Fine4:10
- B3Let Me Flow3:58
- B4The Way I Am2:39
- B5It's A Game3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Photoplay are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Photoplay are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Photoplay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Australia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Razzle L 36268.
How do I tell if my copy of Photoplay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 36268, EPC 82251, MCA-2304, ML 4119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX 51141 8A3 and SMX 51142 8C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Photoplay 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.
