US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SJ-12339
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Italian X Rays
by Steve Miller Band · 1984
25 pressings20 countriesPop RockSymphonic RockRock
Italian X Rays was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Italian X Rays
20 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 17 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SJ-12339
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SJ-1-12339 F-11#5 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁Side 1 variant 1
SJ-2-12339 F-12#5 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁Side 2 variant 1
SJ-1-12339 F-11 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁Side 1 variant 2
SJ-2-12339 F-12 #3 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁Side 2 variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERL 50Mercury 822 823-1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERL 50Mercury (822 823-1)
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MERL50A//▽420H 11 6 TOWNHOUSESide A runout
MERL50A//▽420H 11 1 TOWNHOUSESide B runout
Japan
November 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-81686
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 822 823-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records SJ-12339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 822 823-1 Q / Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Mercury 822 823-1 / Mercury LPR 19111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Peru | Mercury Y-MER 8228231.8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5376First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Taiwan | Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury MERL 50 / Mercury 822 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Capitol Records 00602577299209 / UMe 00602577299209LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Capitol Records 00602577299209 / UMe 00602577299209LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Radio 10:36
- A2Italian X Rays4:38
- A3Daybreak2:40
- A4Shangri-La5:02
- A5Who Do You Love2:54
- A6Harmony Of The Spheres 11:44
- B1Radio 20:36
- B2Bongo Bongo3:11
- B3Out Of The Night3:46
- B4Golden Opportunity3:32
- B5The Hollywood Dream3:48
- B6One In A Million3:40
- B7Harmony Of The Spheres 20:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Italian X Rays are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Italian X Rays are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1984 and 2019.
When was Italian X Rays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australasia and more. One of them is Capitol Records SJ-12339.
How do I tell if my copy of Italian X Rays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SJ-12339, MERL 50, ECS-81686, 822 823-1) 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 Italian X Rays 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.
