UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 248
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Cannonball
by Supertramp · 1985
33 pressings15 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Cannonball was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Cannonball
28 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
I A3 A&M-AM-02731-A RCA 1 MASTERDISK RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
I A3 MASTERDISK A&M-AM-02731-B RCA-2B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
I A4 A&M-AM-02731-A RCA 1 MASTERDISK RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
I A4 MASTERDISK A&M-AM-02731-B RCA-2B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Translucent Black
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02731-A-M1 MASTERDISK RL ELA-∆11093A runout
A&M-AM-02731-B M-1 MASTERDISK RL ELA-∆11093XB runout
AM-02731-AA label
AM-02731-BB label
US
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
I A3 A&M-AM-02731-A RCA 1 MASTERDISK RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
I A3 MASTERDISK A&M-AM-02731-B RCA-2B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
I A4 A&M-AM-02731-A RCA 1 MASTERDISK RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
I A4 MASTERDISK A&M-AM-02731-B RCA-2B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02731-A-C2 [MASTERDISK] RL G1Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
A&M-AM-02731-B C2 G A3 [MASTERDISK]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
AM-02731-ASide A Label
AM-02731-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | A&M Records DEP 397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records AM-2731 / A&M Records K 9662First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records X 14188 / A&M Records SP-12130First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Brazil | A&M Records 54.004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12130First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2731First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 390 012-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 012-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 012-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 392012First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 012-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | A&M Records 392 012-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 390 012-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cannonball7:42
- A2Ever Open Door2:56
- B1Cannonball (Instrumental)10:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cannonball are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Cannonball are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Cannonball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 248.
How do I tell if my copy of Cannonball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 248, AM 248, AM-2731, SP-12130) 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 Cannonball 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.
