UK
January 23, 1976- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 121UK Records 2012 032
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid center
- Runout / matrix
UK 121 A//1∇420 03 1 1 3Side A
UK 121 B//1∇420 03 1 1 2Side B
Sound 9418In The Mood
Vinyl pressings
In The Mood
by Sound 9418 · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockSwingRock
In The Mood 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 In The Mood
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
January 23, 1976- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 121UK Records 2012 032
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large center
- Runout / matrix
UK 121 A//1▼420 03Runout side A
UK 121 B//1▼420 03Runout side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-16057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-31640-SPSide A label
ST-BT-31641-SPSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-16057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-AT-31640-3 (MR) AT- Δ98852
ST-BT-31641-3 (MR) AT- Δ98852-X AT
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-16057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BT-31640-1 1-1 SRC ATA-Side Runout Etching
ST-BT-31640-1 SP 1-1 ATB-Side Runout Etching
BT-31640 SPA-Side Label
ST-BT-31640 SPB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-16057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · MO
- Runout / matrix
BT-31640-3 (MR) AT 98851A-Side Runout
ST-BT-31640-3 (MR) AT 98852B-Side Runout
BT-31640 MOA-Side Label
ST-BT-31640 MOB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Big Tree Records BTS 16057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | UK Records 2012 032First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | UK Records 2012 032First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | UK Records 2012 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Big Tree Records BT-16057First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Big Tree Records BT-16057First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Big Tree Records BT-16057First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Big Tree Records BT-16057First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | UK | UK Records UK 121 / UK Records 2012 032First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | UK Records UK 121 / UK Records 2012 032First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIn The Mood
- BJimmy's Theme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Mood are there?
11 vinyl pressings of In The Mood are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was In The Mood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is UK Records UK 121, released January 23, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Mood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UK 121, BT-16057, BTS 16057, 2012 032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UK 121 A//1∇420 03 1 1 3 and UK 121 B//1∇420 03 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Mood 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.