Vinyl pressings
by The Blues Band · 1982
Brand Loyalty 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.
15 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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.
204922 A-1 TOWN HOUSE Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
204922 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
204922 A-1 TOWN HOUSE 020Runout side A, variant 2
204922 B-2 III Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
204922 A-1 TOWN HOUSE 020Side A
204922 B-2 III Made in GermanySide B
204 922-ALabel Side A
204 922-BLabel Side B
2 SMX-60241 W2ASide 1 runout - hand etched
1 SMX-60242 W2A3Side 2 runout - hand etched
G. KKL1-0479 A. (CR)Side 1
KKL1-0479 B. (CR) G.Side 2
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 | Arista L-37939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA KKL1-0479First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Arista 204 922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Arista 204 922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Arista 211 319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Arista 6399 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Arista ARS 39152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Arista SBLL 6150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Arista 5204 922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Baton Productions BB 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Arista I-204.922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Ariola 211 319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK & Europe | Arista 204 922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
15 vinyl pressings of Brand Loyalty are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista 204 922.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 204 922, 211 319, L-37939, KKL1-0479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 204922 A-1 TOWN HOUSE Made in Germany and 204922 B-1 Made in Germany. 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.
