Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6357 926
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6357 926 ASide A runout groove stamped
6357 926 BSide B runout groove stamped
6357 926 1Side A label
6357 926 2Side B label
The ReelsThe Reels
Vinyl pressings
The Reels
by The Reels · 1979
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
The Reels 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 The Reels
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
6357 926 ASide A runout groove stamped
6357 926 BSide B runout groove stamped
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6357 926
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX 190907 6357926-1Side A runout, stamped
MX 190908 6357926-2Side B runout, stamped
MX190907Side A label
MX190908Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6275Polydor 2480 548
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
PD·1·6275-AS-PW (PR) P STERLINGSide A Runout Groove Hand-Etched And Stamped
PD·1·6275-BS-PW (PR) P STERLINGSide B Runout Groove Hand-Etched And Stamped
PD-1-6275-ASSide A Label
PD-1-6275-BSSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6275Polydor 2480 548
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD·1·6275·AS-PRC-C 1-1-1 STERLINGSide A runout
PD·1·6275·BS·PRC-C CK 1-1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
PD-1-6275 ASide A label
PD-1-6275 BSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6275Polydor 2480 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD·1·6275-AS-PW (PR) P STERLINGSide A runout groove hand-etched and stamped
PD·1·6275-BS-PW (PR) P STERLINGSide B runout groove hand-etched and stamped
PD-1-6275-ASSide A label
PD-1-6275-BSSide B label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6357 926First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Not On LabelFirst yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6357 926First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 6357 926First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6357 928First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6275 / Polydor 2480 548First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6275 / Polydor 2480 548First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6275 / Polydor 2480 548First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 6357 928LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Livalafaway
- A2Don't Get Me Wrong
- A3Love Will Find A Way
- A4Plastic Pop
- A5Apathy
- A6Wonder Why
- A7Misused, Abused
- B1Spot The Ridge
- B2Go Away
- B3Prefab Hearts
- B4Baby's In The Know
- B5Bopper
- B6The Meeting
- B7(Yet I) Feel Like Dancing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Reels are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Reels are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was The Reels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury 6357 926.
How do I tell if my copy of The Reels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6357 926, PD-1-6275, 6357 928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6357 926 A and 6357 926 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Reels 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.