US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3178
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4786A-P1Side A etched
A&M SP4786B-P2Side B etched
Various ArtistsPropaganda
Vinyl pressings
Propaganda
by Various Artists · 1979
15 pressings3 countriesNew WavePower PopPunkRock
Propaganda 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 Propaganda
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
- A&M Records SP-4786
- Format
- LP, Sampler, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4786A-P1Side A etched, variant 1
A&M SP4786B-P1Side B etched, variant 1
A&M SP4786A-P1Side A etched, variant 2
A&M SP4786B-P2Side B etched, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4786
- Format
- LP, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4786A-P1Side 1
A&M SP4786B-P1Side 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4786
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4786A-S2 A7 \SSide A runout etched
A&M SP4786B-S2 A4 \SSide B runout etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4786
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4786A-P1Side A etched
A&M SP4786B-S2 SXSide B etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3178
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 A&M SP4786A-T2Runout A
T 1 A&M SP4786B-T1Runout B
4786-ALabel A
4786-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4786First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-3178First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Sampler, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Picture Disc, Promo, Sampler · Promo, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Promo, Sampler · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Mispress, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc | LP, Mispress, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Sampler | LP, Sampler |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-3178First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4786First yearLP, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Sampler, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 64786LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Live Propaganda Side 1
- A1Go Crazy2:55
- A2Throw It Away2:43
- A3Come On3:34
- A4Landlord2:36
- A5Next To You3:09
- Propaganda Side 2
- B1Joey4:09
- B2Head Case3:07
- B3Don't Ask Me2:41
- B4Slap & Tickle3:59
- B5Another Lone Ranger3:45
- B6Valid Or Void3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Propaganda are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Propaganda are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Propaganda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada. One of them is A&M Records SP-3178.
How do I tell if my copy of Propaganda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3178, SP-4786, SP 4786) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP4786A-P1 and A&M SP4786B-P2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Propaganda 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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