UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7446
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Renegade
by Styx · 1978
23 pressings10 countriesClassic RockRock
Renegade was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Renegade
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7446
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 8618 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12616-SA
12584-SB
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8618-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K7452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12584-S-1A-2HZ DM 12Side A runout, variant 1
AM2110B-1A 2HZ DM 17Side B runout, variant 1
12584-S-1A-2HZ DM 18Side A runout, variant 2
AM2110B-1A 2HZ DM 19Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | A&M Records 1711First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records K7452First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records DJ AM 2110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7605First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7446First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7446First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 75021 8618 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 8618-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7605 / A&M Records AMS S 76057", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 76057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 76057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Peru | A&M Records 01.09.14247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 76057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 74467", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records 8618-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 8618-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 2110-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARenegade4:13
- BSing For The Day3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Renegade are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Renegade are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Renegade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7446.
How do I tell if my copy of Renegade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7446, 75021 8618 7, 8618-S, K7452) 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 Renegade 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.
