Australia
May 6, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-10468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 1st Issue
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA 1161A-side stamped
7YAPA 1162B-side stamped
7YAPA1161A-side label
7YAPA1162B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Evie
by Stevie Wright · 1974
17 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Evie was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Evie
14 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Australia
May 1974- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-10468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA 1161A-side etchings
7YAPA 1162B-side etchings
Australia
May 6, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-10468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA 1161A-side Stamped
7YAPA 1162B-side Stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2121246 A//1∇420 05 11 1Side A runout, stamped
2121246 B//1∇420 05 11 2Side B runout, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2121246 A//1∇420 05 11 1Side A runout, stamped
2121246 B//1∇420 05 11 2Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2050 308First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 307First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 307First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP3480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2121 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-10468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-10468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-10468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2050 3077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Albert Productions AP-104687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Albert Productions AP-104687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEvie (Part 1)3:55
- B1Evie (Part 2)5:55
- B2Evie (Part 3)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evie are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Evie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Evie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Australia, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Albert Productions AP-10468, released May 6, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Evie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP-10468, 2121 246, 2050 308, 2050 307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7YAPA 1161 and 7YAPA 1162. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evie 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.
