US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lorimar Records JS 36174Columbia JS 36174
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S PAL 36174-1A A2Side A Runout - Etched
2S PBL 36174-1A A1Side A Runout - Etched
Various ArtistsAmericathon
Vinyl pressings
Americathon
by Various Artists · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackRockStage & Screen
Americathon 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 Americathon
10 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
- Lorimar Records JS 36174Columbia JS 36174
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36174-1H B o T ISide A / etched [except B & o]
PBL 36174-1H o T ISide B / etched [except o]
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lorimar Records JS 36174Columbia JS 36174
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36174-1D ᴘSide A / etched [except ᴘ]
PBL 36174-1E A ᴘSide B / etched [except A & ᴘ]
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lorimar JS 36174
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36174-1ESide 1 etched
PBL 36174-1FSide 2 etched
Canada
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JS 36174
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36174•1A•2HZD DM 11Side A runout
BL 36174•1A•2HZDK DMSide B runout
AL 36174Side A label
BL 36174Side B label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lorimar Records JS 36174CBS SBP 237367
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K MX188482 SBP237367-1Runout Side A Machine
OR MX188483 SBP237367-2Runout Side B Machine
MX188482Matrix Side A
MX188483Matrix Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Lorimar Records JS 36174 / CBS SBP 237367First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Europe | Lorimar Records CBS 70172 / CBS CBS 70172First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1719First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1719First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2417First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | Lorimar Records JS 36174 / Columbia JS 36174First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | Lorimar JS 36174First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Lorimar Records JS 36174 / Columbia JS 36174First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | Lorimar Records JS 36174 / Columbia JS 36174First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia JS 36174First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 70172 / Lorimar Records S 70172LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's A Beautiful Day4:31
- A2Get A Move On4:55
- A3Open Up Your Heart3:51
- A4(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea3:05
- A5Crawling To The U.S.A.2:52
- B1Without Love2:27
- B2Car Wars4:08
- B3Don't You Ever Say No3:20
- B4Gold6:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Americathon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Americathon are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Americathon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Lorimar Records JS 36174.
How do I tell if my copy of Americathon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JS 36174, CBS 70172, 25AP 1719, ASF 2417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1S PAL 36174-1A A2 and 2S PBL 36174-1A A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Americathon 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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