US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Switchin' To Glide
by The Kings · 1980
17 pressings4 countriesNew WaveRock
Switchin' To Glide 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Switchin' To Glide
13 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ES-47006-A-SP 1-1Side A (Hand-Etched)
ES-47006-B-SP 1-1Side B (Hand-Etched)
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ES-47006-A1-AR TML-S R-5708Runout side A
ES-47006-B-AR TML-S R-5709Runout side B
E-47006-ALabel A
E-47006-BLabel B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11463
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-11463-A (SP)A and B Labels
ASS-[11455-B](scratched out} -SP ASS-11463-A 1—1TML-M SRC(logo)A and B Labels Identical
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Elektra E 47006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Extreme E 47006First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Extreme E 47006First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Extreme KINGS 1 QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra AS-11463First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Elektra AS-11455First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47006-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47006-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Elektra K 125087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Elektra K 125087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455347", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455347", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Switchin' To Glide2:34
- A2Partyitis3:48
- BThis Beat Goes On / Switchin' To Glide5:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Switchin' To Glide are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Switchin' To Glide are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Switchin' To Glide first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Elektra E-47052.
How do I tell if my copy of Switchin' To Glide is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-47052, E-47006, AS-11463, AS-11455) 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 Switchin' To Glide 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.