Vinyl pressings
by Steve Winwood · 1982
Still In The Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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.
WIP 6786 A-1U-1-1⇀2 JONZSide A runout stamped (JONZ etched)
WIP 6786 B-1U-1-1⇀1 SOUND CLINICSide B runout stamped (SOUND CLINIC etched)
WIP 6786-ASide A label
WIP 6786-BSide B label
7 29940 AAA 1582 S JWI #1label side A
7 29940 AAA 1591 S JWI #2label side B
7 29940 AAA 1582 S WW1 —◁ [STERLING]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
7 29940 WW1 #3 —◁ [STERLING] AAA-1591Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
AAA 1582SSide A Label
AAA 1591SSide B Label
[Allied ɑ logo] R· 9433-3H1 7 29940 AAA 1582 M DJ SH 1 + SLM STERLING △1989Runout A
[Allied ɑ logo] R· 9434·SH1 7 29940 AAA 1582 S SH 1 + SLM △1990 STERLINGRunout B
AAA 1582DJMLabel A
AAA 1582SLabel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Island Records K 8762First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Australia | Island Records K-8762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Island Records 92 99407First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Island Records 92 99407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 104.501 / Island Records 104 501-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 104.501 / Island Records 104 501-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 104.501 / Island Records 104 501-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 104.501 / Island Records 104 501-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Island Records 6837 768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26786First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Island Records S-763First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Island Records K 8762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polygram Discos Sarl 510450 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | Island Records WIP 6628First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Island Records WIP 6786First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Island Records 93327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
22 vinyl pressings of Still In The Game are listed here, from 12 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Island Records WIP 6786.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6786, 7-29940, PRO-A-1054, K 8762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIP 6786 A-1U-1-1⇀2 JONZ and WIP 6786 B-1U-1-1⇀1 SOUND CLINIC. 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.
