Scandinavia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 269
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
2059 269 A 8 P 80 F 710Runout, side A, stamped
2059 269 B 8 P 80 F 710Runout, side B, stamped
The ShadowsEquinoxe (Part V)
Vinyl pressings
Equinoxe (Part V)
by The Shadows · 1980
10 pressings10 countriesRock
Equinoxe (Part V) 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 Equinoxe (Part V)
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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
August 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
September 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2059 269 S 1 320Runout A, stamped
2059 269 S 2 320Runout B, stamped
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2059 269 S1
2059 269 S2
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injected red 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | EMI EMI-379First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2059 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2059269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 148 / Polydor 2059 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2059309 / Polydor 2059 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | EMI EMI-1013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2059 269First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 269First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor POSP 148First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2059 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEquinoxe (Part V)4:26
- BFender Bender4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Equinoxe (Part V) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Equinoxe (Part V) are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Equinoxe (Part V) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Scandinavia, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2059 269.
How do I tell if my copy of Equinoxe (Part V) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2059 269, POSP 148, EMI-379, 2059269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2059 269 A 8 P 80 F 710 and 2059 269 B 8 P 80 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Equinoxe (Part V) 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.
