Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca 87.033
- Format
- 7"
Steve BenderThe Final Thing
Vinyl pressings
The Final Thing
by Steve Bender · 1976
18 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
The Final Thing 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 The Final Thing
3 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca 87.033
- Format
- 7"
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Universal International Music 5090/152Universal International Music 5090 152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Decca 87.033First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 87.033First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Italy | Universal International Music 5090/152 / Universal International Music 5090 152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | Telefunken 4.40-101-0037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records L.1112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records L.26237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Telefunken 6.119997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Peerless 45/110267", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7095 / RCA Victor SPBO 70957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Decca F R 136927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | London Disco Disco 300312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | London Records 5N-10707", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records 5N-10707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | London Disco Disco 300312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | London Disco 5N-Disco 300312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Final Thing, Part I3:26
- BThe Final Thing, Part II3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Final Thing are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Final Thing are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was The Final Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, France, Italy. One of them is Decca 87.033.
How do I tell if my copy of The Final Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 87.033, 5090/152) 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 The Final Thing 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.