Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Starline 6257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X91954Side A label
X91960Side B label
The SweetBallroom Blitz / Fox On The Run
Vinyl pressings
Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run
by The Sweet · 1975
11 pressings3 countriesGlamRock
Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Starline 6257Capitol Records 6257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
91954Side A label
91960Side B label
Venezuela
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45.668
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Starline 6257 / Capitol Records 62577", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | Canada | Starline 6257First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Starline 6257 / Capitol Records 6257First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Starline X-6257 / Capitol Records X-62577", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Starline 6257 / Capitol Records 62577", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | RCA 45.668First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Starline X-6257 / Capitol Records X-62577", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Starline A- 6257 / Capitol Records A- 62577", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records X- 6257 / Starline X- 62577", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Starline X-6257 / Capitol Records X-62577", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X- 6257 / Starline X- 62577", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABallroom Blitz4:00
- BFox On The Run3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1988.
When was Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada, Venezuela. One of them is Starline 6257.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6257, 45.668) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X91954 and X91960. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballroom Blitz / Fox On The Run 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.
