France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.965Carrere 49965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] 49965 A YDRunout side A
[SNA logo] 49965 B YDRunout side B
49965/1Label side A
49965/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Long Train Runnin'
by Traks · 1982
22 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Long Train Runnin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Long Train Runnin'
16 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2040 365 S1 320 1 BRunout A
2040 365 S2 320 1 CRunout B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 603
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2141 603 S1 3 20Runout side A, stamped
2141 603 S2 3 20Runout side B, stamped
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Best Record BEST 12002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARunout side A etched
BRunout side B etched
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6025 301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6025 301 1 1 520 200982Pressed runout side A
6025 301 2 520Pressed runout side B
6025 301.1Label side A
6025 301.2Label side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Best Record
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Carrere 49.965 / Carrere 49965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2040 365First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2141 603First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Best Record BEST 12002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Mercury 6025 301First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Best RecordFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Italy | Best Record BEST 12002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Italy | Best Record BEST 12002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Mexico | Maxi MX 0066 7 / Trans Music International MX 0066 7First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Mexico | Trans Music International MX-0066-7First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Mexico | Peerless 11929-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Savoir Faire Records SF 6701First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Savoir Faire Records SF 6701First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 2141 681First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 20 62 386First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Athanor Records OLEC 345 / Savoir Faire Records OLEC 34512", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Switzerland | Purple Music PM10312" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ALong Train Running (Short Version)3:30
- BDrums Power4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Long Train Runnin' are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Long Train Runnin' are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 2011.
When was Long Train Runnin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and more. One of them is Carrere 49.965.
How do I tell if my copy of Long Train Runnin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.965, 2040 365, 2141 603, BEST 12002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SNA logo] 49965 A YD and [SNA logo] 49965 B YD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Long Train Runnin' 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.