UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIGV 266
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Green
Thieves400 Dragons
Vinyl pressings
400 Dragons
by Thieves · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
400 Dragons was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 400 Dragons
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AS 0423-MAA-Side Label
AS 0423-SAB-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista SP-59
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p AS0-423-MA MCA ShA-Side Runout Etching
p AS0-423-SA X MCA ShB-Side Runout Etching
AS 0423-MAA-Side Label
AS 0423-SAB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Arista K-8082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista AS 0423First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Arista 1 C 006-62 969 / Emi Electrola 1C 006-62 969First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Arista 1A 006-62 969 / Arista 5C 006-62969First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARIGV 266First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | Arista7", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Arista AS 0423First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Arista AS 0423First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Arista SP-59First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Arista AS 0423First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Arista AS 0423First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Arista AS 0423First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A400 Dragons3:44
- BHeadlights4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 400 Dragons are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 400 Dragons are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was 400 Dragons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista ARIGV 266.
How do I tell if my copy of 400 Dragons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIGV 266, AS 0423, SP-59, K-8082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 400 Dragons 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.