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American Graffiti, Vol. III

by Various Artists · 1976

31 pressings15 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRockPop

American Graffiti, Vol. III was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 American Graffiti, Vol. III

17 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 13 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

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA2-8008
Format
LP, Compilation · Gloversville Pressing
Runout / matrix

MCA868W3Side A Runout Etched

MCA870W1 BLUESide B Runout Etched

MCA871 W1 BLUESide C Runout Etched

MCA869W1 BLUESide D Runout Etched

Full details of this pressing

US

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA2-8008
Format
LP, Compilation · Pinckneyville Pressing
Runout / matrix

MCA868W4 ◈-P-◈ |Side A etched ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1

870 MCA 8̶7̶0̶ W2 BLUE ◈-P-◈ |||Side B etched ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1

871 MCA 871 MCA 8̶7̶1̶ W2 BLUE ◈-P-◈ ||Side C etched ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1

MCA 869 W2 BLUE ◈-P-◈ |||Side D etched ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1

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UK

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCSP 275MCA Records 0C 192 ◦ 97340-1
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

MCF 2751 A-1 HTMSide A variant 1

MCF 2751 B-1 HTMSide B variant 1

MCF 2752 A-1Side C variant 1

MCF 2752 B-1 HTMSide D variant 1

Full details of this pressing

Australia

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MAPS 8152Astor MAPS 8152
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

MAPS-8152/1-A F.HSide A Runout, Etched.

MAPS-8152/1-B F.H.Side D Runout, Etched.

MAPS-8152/2-A F.H.Side B Runout, Etched.

MAPS-8152/2-B F.H.Side C Runout, Etched.

Full details of this pressing

Brazil

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records 4-07-501-007/008
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

MAPS 8152 ASide A Runout

MAPS 8152 BSide B Runout

MAPS 8152 CSide C Runout

MAPS 8152 DSide D Runout

Full details of this pressing

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.

1970s21 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976AustraliaMCA Records MAPS 8152 / Astor MAPS 8152First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976BrazilMCA Records 4-07-501-007/008First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976CanadaMCA Records MCA2-8008First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976FranceMCA Records 510 161/62 / MCA Records 28.008First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976GermanyMCA Records 6.28369 DP / MCA Records MCA 2-8008First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976GreeceMCA Records MCA 55220First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976ItalyMCA Coral ORL 8186/87First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976JapanMCA Records VIM-9021 ~ 22 / MCA Records MAPS-8152First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976JapanMCA Records MCA-9278~79 / MCA Records MAPS-8152First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976MalaysiaMCA Records MCA2-8008LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1976New ZealandMCA Records MAPS2 8152First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976ScandinaviaMCA Records MCA2-8008First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976ScandinaviaMCA Records MCA2-8008First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976SpainMCA Records 23.0050/4First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976UKMCA Records MCSP 275 / MCA Records 0C 192 ◦ 97340-1First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
All 21 pressings from the 1970s
1980s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980FranceMCA Records 300 907LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980GermanyMCA Coral 300 907-370LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1986MexicoMCA Records L2MC-6499LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?FranceBarclay 510161 / Barclay 510162LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing
?GermanyMCA Records 82.013-2 / MCA Records 0082.013-2LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?UKMCA Records MCAP-275LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKMCA Records MCLD 619LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?USMCA Records MCA2-8008LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?USMCA Records MCA2-8008LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?USMCA Records MCA2-8008LP, CompilationLP, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. A1Surfer Girl2:24
  2. A2Lucille2:14
  3. A3(Crazy Little Mama) At My Front Door2:33
  4. A4For Your Precious Love2:37
  5. A5Endless Sleep2:23
  6. A6Wake Up Little Susie2:01
  7. A7You Talk Too Much2:35
  8. B1Mary Lou2:06
  9. B2Poetry In Motion2:23
  10. B3Donna2:20
  11. B4Honeycomb2:14
  12. B5Since I Fell For You2:50
  13. B6Kansas City2:22
  14. B7Surfin'2:13
  15. B8Hey Little One2:29
  16. C1To Know Him Is To Love Him2:21
  17. C2A Thousand Stars3:14
  18. C3Alley-Oop2:35
  19. C4Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop2:05
  20. C5Bye Bye Love2:16
  21. C6Western Movies2:18
  22. C7Mule Skinner Blues2:20
  23. C8Rave On1:45
  24. D1La Bamba2:03
  25. D2The Birds And The Bees2:07
  26. D3Let's Dance2:14
  27. D4Good Golly Miss Molly2:37
  28. D5My Special Angel2:08
  29. D6Mountain Of Love2:30
  30. D7Baby, What You Want Me To Do?2:21
  31. D8The Big Hurt2:10

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of American Graffiti, Vol. III are there?

31 vinyl pressings of American Graffiti, Vol. III are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.

When was American Graffiti, Vol. III first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA2-8008.

How do I tell if my copy of American Graffiti, Vol. III is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA2-8008, MCSP 275, MCLD 619, MAPS 8152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA868W3 and MCA870W1 BLUE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is American Graffiti, Vol. III 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.

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