Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6078 800
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6078800 1W 320 CRunout B, stamped
10 AA 6078800 2W 320 BRunout B, stamped
AA 6078 800 1.WLabel A
AA 6078 800 2.WLabel B
Steve Miller BandTake The Money And Run
Vinyl pressings
Take The Money And Run
by Steve Miller Band · 1976
14 pressings10 countriesBlues RockRock
Take The Money And Run 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 Take The Money And Run
14 pressings came out in 1976, 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
May 21, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6078 800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6078800 1F//1▼420 04 12 5A-side stamped
6078800 2F//1▼420 04 11 9B-side stamped
UK
May 21, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6078 800
- Format
- 7", Single · Large centre
- Runout / matrix
6078800 1F // 1 ∇ 420 04 12 5Runout side A
6078800 2F // 1 ∇ 420 04 11 8Runout side B
Japan
July 20, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECR-20045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-94036A label
S45-94039B label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6078 800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6078-800-1Side A runout
6078-800-2Side B runout
6078 800 1Side A label
6078 800 2Side B label
Ecuador
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-70021
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Mercury 6078 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70021First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70021First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | France | Mercury 6837 336First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Mercury 6078 800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Mercury 6078 800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Mercury 6078 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Mercury 6078 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Mercury 6078 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Mercury 6078 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 6078 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 6078 800First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20045First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20045First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATake The Money And Run2:46
- BSweet Maree4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take The Money And Run are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Take The Money And Run are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Take The Money And Run first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 6078 800.
How do I tell if my copy of Take The Money And Run is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6078 800, ECR-20045, 45-70021, 6078 801) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA 6078800 1W 320 C and 10 AA 6078800 2W 320 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take The Money And Run 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.
