UK
January 14, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1232A 45Label side A
BELL 1232B 45Label side B
The Real ThingVicious Circle
Vinyl pressings
Vicious Circle
by The Real Thing · 1972
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Vicious Circle was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Vicious Circle
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
April 7, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1232A 45Label side A
BELL 1232B 45Label side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Peru
1972- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Peru | Parlophone 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | EMI 2C 008-953057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 21167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 21167", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Trident Studios7", Single Sided, White Label | 7", Single Sided, White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Trident Studios7", Single Sided, White Label | 7", Single Sided, White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Trident Studios7", Single Sided, White Label | 7", Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- AVicious Circle
- BVicious Circle (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vicious Circle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Vicious Circle are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Vicious Circle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Germany, Peru. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1232, released January 14, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Vicious Circle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1232, 2008 074, 502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1232A 45 and BELL 1232B 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vicious Circle 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.
