US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAR . 3323 . ARunout side A
MARLIN 3323 BRunout side B
Mar-3323-ALabel side A
Mar-3323-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
American Generation
by The Ritchie Family · 1978
36 pressings21 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
American Generation was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 American Generation
30 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 19 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3323
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MAR . 3323 . A PRC 1-1-1 MASTERDISK DC PRCRunout side A
MAR . 3323 . B . PRC-1-1-1 MASTERDISK DC PRCRunout side B
Mar-3323-ALabel side A
Mar-3323-BLabel side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Mar-3323-ALabel
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6007 199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6007 199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6007199 1F//1∇E420 JAA-side runout
6007199 2F//1∇E420 JAB-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-016First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.8018First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA 101.8102First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABT.18First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABE-1778First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Chile | RCA ECS - 001First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RCA ECK-200751First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | CBS 6429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Metronome 0030.131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ireland | Mercury 6007 199First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 3016 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 3016 / Durium DE. 3016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 3016 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-2326First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | 12 Inch Stars TIX 07712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Generation3:03
- BMusic Man3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Generation are there?
36 vinyl pressings of American Generation are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1978 and 1998.
When was American Generation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Marlin 3323.
How do I tell if my copy of American Generation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3323, 6007 199, TDS-016, 103189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAR . 3323 . A and MARLIN 3323 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Generation 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.
