Vinyl pressings
by The Jacksons · 1980
Triumph was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
28 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Is PAL-36424-1AK TML-MSide 1, etched, TML-M stamped (variant 1)
Is PBL-36424-1K TML S 0Side 2, etched, TML S 0 stamped (variant 1)
PAL-36424-1BC TML-M ESide 1, etched, TML-M E stamped (variant 2)
PVL-36424-1AB TML-M DSide 2, etched, TML-M D stamped (variant 2)
P PAL-36424-1E TML-SSide A Runout, etched (P, TML-S stamped)
o T1 PBL-36424-1C -M TML MSide A Runout, etched (o, -M TML-S stamped)
PAL 36424-1ESide A Etched - Variant 2
TML-SSide A Stamped - Variant 2
\T PAL-36424-1AG TML-MSide A runout, variant 1
T\ PBL-36424-1AF TML S 0Side B runout, variant 1
\T PAL-36424-1AH TML S A>Side A runout, variant 2
\T PBL-36424-1AH TML S A> oSide B runout, variant 2
EPC.S. 86112. A.1Runout, A-side, hand etched, variant 1
EPC.S. 86112 B4Runout, B-side, hand etched, variant 1
EPC.S. 86112 A3 V CRunout, A-side, hand etched, variant 2
EPC.S. 86112.B.1 VRunout, B-side, hand etched, variant 2
AL 36424 1A - 2GZ DM- 11Side A runout
BL 36424 1A - 2GZ DM-Side B runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Epic 47.241First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4063First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | Epic 144.424 / Epic 144424First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Harmony 148.111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Colombia | Epic 19281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Epic 33197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 86112 / Epic 86112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 86112 / Epic 86112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic FE 36424LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | Epic EPC 86112 / Epic 86112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25-3P-239First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Ireland | Epic EPC 86112 / Epic S EPC 86112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | Epic CBS 86112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-239First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic WPE 36424LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32366LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32366LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | Epic FE 36424LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 32366LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 32366LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
44 vinyl pressings of Triumph are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1980 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Epic FE 36424.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FE 36424, EPC 86112, XFE 36424, 47.241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Is PAL-36424-1AK TML-M and Is PBL-36424-1K TML S 0. 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.
