UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2830 A-1U KP MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, A-side, stamped/etched
EMI 2830 B-1U KP MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, B-side, stamped/etched
Steve HarleyRoll The Dice
Vinyl pressings
Roll The Dice
by Steve Harley · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Roll The Dice 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 Roll The Dice
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2830 A - 1U G Mastered By Capitol 1Side A, stamped
EMI 2830 B - 1U G Mastered By Capitol 1Side B, stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-X49958B F3 1 Mastered By CapitolSide A, edged, stamped
S45-X60018 F3 1 Mastered By CapitolSide B, edged, mastered
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-11780
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 11780ASIDE A [Edged]
EMI 11780BSIDE B [Edged]
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C006-06764
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
06 764 A-1Runout [stamped] side A
06 764 B-1Runout [stamped] side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMI-11780First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | EMI 1C006-06764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-06764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-006.764First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | EMI EMI 2830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | EMI EMI 2830First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records P-4622First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4622First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMI-11780First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARoll The Dice
- BWaiting
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roll The Dice are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Roll The Dice are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Roll The Dice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2830.
How do I tell if my copy of Roll The Dice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2830, 4622, P-4622, EMI-11780) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2830 A-1U KP MASTERED BY CAPITOL and EMI 2830 B-1U KP MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roll The Dice 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.