US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10829
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-156301-1ARunout Side A
ZSP156302-1HRunout Side B
ZSP 156301Matrix Label Side A
ZSP 156302Matrix Label Side B
Sly & The Family StoneRunnin' Away
Vinyl pressings
Runnin' Away
by Sly & The Family Stone · 1972
23 pressings14 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Runnin' Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Runnin' Away
22 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-156301-1ARunout Side A (Variant 1)
ZSP156302-1HRunout Side B (Variant 1)
ZSP-156301-1B T11Runout Side A (Variant 2)
ZSP-156302-1A T1 TRunout Side B (Variant 2)
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZSP-156301-1B 1 ARunout Side A
p ZSP-156302-1B 1Runout Side B
ZSP 156301Matrix Label Side A
ZSP 156302Matrix Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p ZSP-156301-1BA-Side Runout Etching
p JZSS-156100-1BB-Side Runout Etching
JZSP 156301A-Side Label
JZSS 156100B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC 7810A1 E̶P̶C̶ ̶7̶8̶9̶6̶A̶1̶Side A, runout, stamped
EPC 7810B1 E̶P̶C̶ ̶7̶8̶9̶6̶B̶1̶Side B, runout, stamped
7810ASide A, label
7810BSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Epic ES-114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 5-10829First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Costa Rica | Epic 45-023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Epic EPC 7810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | India | CBS 5-10829First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Epic 5-10829First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPA 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPA 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Philippines | Epic 5-10829First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Epic EPC 7810First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 7810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARunnin' Away2:56
- BBrave & Strong3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runnin' Away are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Runnin' Away are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Runnin' Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 5-10829.
How do I tell if my copy of Runnin' Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-10829, EPC 7810, ES-114, 45-023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP-156301-1A and ZSP156302-1H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Runnin' Away 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.
