Vinyl pressings
by Steve Hillage · 1977
Motivation Radio was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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.
V2777.A1. A-Kendun Ⅴ ˂Side A runout, variant 1
V-2777-B-3 master roomSide B runout, variant 1
V2777 A 4 < tune inSide A runout, variant 2
V2777 B 5 B-RE-1 KendunSide B runout, variant 2
ST-A-773954-CCC-I PRC (PR) A Kendun VSide A
ST-A-773954-C-CCC-I PRC (PR) B-RE-I Kendun VSide B
ST-A-773953-C (PR) A Kendun VEtched, runout side one [Variant 1]
ST-A-773954-C (PR) B-Re-1 Kendun V {scribble}- {sm circle}Etched, runout side two [Variant 1]
ST-A-773953-C (PR) A Kendun ⅠEtched, runout side one [Variant 2]
ST-A-773954-CA - B (PR) B-RE-1 Kendun ⅤEtched, runout side two [Variant 2]
A-773953-MOA Label
A-773954-MOB Label
SMX51387On label side A
SMX51388On label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Virgin L36329 / Virgin VGL.36329First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Virgin L36329 / Virgin L-36,329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Virgin V 2777First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Virgin 2473 737First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Virgin 25 468 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12777First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Virgin 25468 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Virgin V2777First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin V2777First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Argentina | Atlantic 50-14.350-2LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Atlantic 30 052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Virgin 2473 737LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Virgin OVED 32LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V2777 / Virgin OVED 32LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin OVED 32LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Virgin V 2777LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Virgin 25 468 XOTLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Virgin 202610LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Virgin 2473 737LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Virgin 2473 737LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Virgin 25 468 XOTLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin V2777LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
30 vinyl pressings of Motivation Radio are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin V2777, released September 30, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2777, SD 19144, L36329, V 2777) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V2777.A1. A-Kendun Ⅴ ˂ and V-2777-B-3 master room. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
