Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 26 172 OT
- Format
- LP, Album
Stainless StealCan-Can
Vinyl pressings
Can-Can
by Stainless Steal · 1978
12 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Can-Can was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Can-Can
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3258EMI 0C 062-61 203
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5460 - 1 C 1Runout side A
YAX 5461 - 1 C 1Runout side B
YAX.5460Side A label
YAX.5461Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3274
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3274 RE1 LW2Side A
BSK-2-3274 RE1 LW2Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3274
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3274 RE1 JW2 #1 0Side A runout
BSK-2-3274 RE1 JW1 #1 0Side B runout
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3258
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMC3258A MAXICUTSide A runout
EMC3258B MAXICUTSide B runout
Chile
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI 32C 062-61203
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
YAX5460Label - Side 1
YAX5461Label - Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMC 3258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Chile | EMI 32C 062-61203First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 066-61.203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Oasis 26 172 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-61203 / EMI 014C-062-61203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | EMI 3C 064-61203 / EMI 3C 064 - 61203First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Gallo ML 4228First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | EMI EMC 3258 / EMI 0C 062-61 203First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | EMI EMI 7578First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | EMI 7578LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- ACan-Can14:22
- B1More Than Meets The Eye5:52
- B2Messing With You (Is Like Messing With The Devil)5:25
- B3It All Comes Down To Love6:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can-Can are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Can-Can are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Can-Can first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Oasis 26 172 OT.
How do I tell if my copy of Can-Can is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26 172 OT, EMC 3258, BSK 3274, 32C 062-61203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can-Can 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.