Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRE 49181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XAA-9278-S-1A-2HZ: DM-2Runout side A
XAA-9278-S-1A-2HZ: DM-15Runout side B
XAA 9278 SSide A label
XAA 9273 SSide B label
The PretendersBrass In Pocket (I'm Special)
Vinyl pressings
Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)
by The Pretenders · 1979
12 pressings5 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)
4 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sire SRE 49181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XAA 9278-S-1A-2HZ: DM 2A, etched
XAA 9273-S-1A-2HZ: DM 35B, etched
Argentina
1979- Label and catalog number
- music hall 24272-8
- Format
- 7", Single · diff cover
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Real Records SFL-2470
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | music hall 24272-8First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Sire SRE 49181First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Sire SRE 49181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Real Records SFL-2470First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Real Records SFL-24707", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | Sire S-4647", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Sire SRE 491817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Sire SRE 491817", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Sire SRE 491817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Sire SRE 491817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Sire SRE 491817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Sire SRE 491817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABrass In Pocket (I'm Special)3:01
- BSpace Invaders3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada, Argentina, Japan. One of them is Sire SRE 49181.
How do I tell if my copy of Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRE 49181, 24272-8, SFL-2470) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAA-9278-S-1A-2HZ: DM-2 and XAA-9278-S-1A-2HZ: DM-15. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) 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.
