Ireland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 154
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ARO 154 A-1♢MB III⁰Runout Side A
ARO 154 B-1♢MB III°Runout Side B
The Three DegreesThe Runner
Vinyl pressings
The Runner
by The Three Degrees · 1978
31 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
The Runner 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 The Runner
2 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 06SP 332
- 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 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ireland | Ariola ARO 154First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Argentina | Ariola 415 - 45547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor 1033987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Ariola Records America AR 900812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Ariola Records America 7746X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 911 205 / Eurodisc 100 3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 911 205 / Eurodisc 100 3017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 100 301 / Ariola 100 301-1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PB 6339 / RCA Victor PB 63397", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PB 6339 / RCA Victor PB 63397", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Peru | Ariola 17.544F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Ariola 1002867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola AROD 15412", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola ARO 1547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Ariola ARO 1547", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Runner3:42
- BThe Runner (Long Version)6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Runner are there?
31 vinyl pressings of The Runner are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was The Runner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Ireland, Japan. One of them is Ariola ARO 154.
How do I tell if my copy of The Runner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARO 154, 06SP 332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARO 154 A-1♢MB III⁰ and ARO 154 B-1♢MB III°. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Runner 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.
