Vinyl pressings
by The Vibrators · 1977
London Girls ... Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
EPC. S. 5565. A1 C BSide A runout etched / stamped
EPC S 5565 B1 21 ΛSide B runout etched / stamped
S EPC 5565 A°Side A Label
S EPC 5565 B*Side B Label
EPC S 5565 A1 ⋀Scribed in runout side A variant 1
EPC S 5565 B1 ⋀Scribed in runout side B variant 1
EPC. S. 5565. A1 20 BRunout A etched / stamped variant 2
EPC S 5565 B1 10 ∴Runout B etched / stamped variant 2
EPC S 5565 A1 ⋀Scribed in runout side A variant 1
EPC S 5565 B1 ⋀Scribed in runout side B variant 1
EPC. S. 5565. A1 20 BRunout A etched / stamped variant 2
EPC S 5565 B1 10 ARunout B etched / stamped variant 2
EPC-S-5565 ̶B̶ A-1 DJ 3 ALLEN ΛRunout side ADJ, etched, except [A 3 Λ] stamped
EPC S 5565 A1 2 CRunout side A, etched, except [2 C] stamped
S EPC 5565 ADJ°Label side-ADJ
S EPC 5565 A°Label side-A
EPC S 5565 A1Scribed in runout side A
EPC S 5565 B1Scribed in runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Epic ES 230First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC S 5565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC S 5565First year7", Single, Misprint | 7", Single, Misprint |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5565 / Epic EPC 5565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5565 / Epic EPC 5565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5565First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 5565 / Epic S EPC 5565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic 55657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | Suzy EPC 5565 / Epic EPC 55657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of London Girls ... Live are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Germany. One of them is Epic S EPC 5565, released August 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 5565, EPC 5565, ES 230, EPC S 5565) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC. S. 5565. A1 C B and EPC S 5565 B1 21 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
