Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 647Chrysalis CHR 1195
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6307647 1Y 320 1 BRunout side A
10 AA6307647 2Y 320 1 BRunout side B
AA 6307 647.1 YLabel side A
AA 6307 647.2 YLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Head First
by The Babys · 1978
31 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Head First 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 Head First
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 202 627
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 647 / Chrysalis CHR 1195First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 627First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Chrysalis L 36708LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR-1195LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR-1195LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 647LP | LP |
| 1979 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81133LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81133LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 511195LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L 36708LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis 511195 / Chrysalis 51 1195LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Taiwan | Pop MH - 7434LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1195LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1195LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1195LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHR-1195LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | Chrysalis PV-41195LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41195LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis CHR 1195LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis PV 41195 / Chrysalis PV41195LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Don't Prove I'm Right2:45
- A2Every Time I Think Of You4:00
- A3I Was One3:30
- A4White Lightning3:20
- A5Run To Mexico4:35
- B1Head First3:57
- B2You (Got It)4:37
- B3Please Don't Leave Me Here5:08
- B4California4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head First are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Head First are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Head First first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany. One of them is Chrysalis 6307 647.
How do I tell if my copy of Head First is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6307 647, 202 627) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6307647 1Y 320 1 B and 10 AA6307647 2Y 320 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head First 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.
