Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1C 006-85 683EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 683
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
85 683 A-1Runout Side A
85 683 B-2Runout Side B
Walter ZwolNew York City
Vinyl pressings
New York City
by Walter Zwol · 1978
16 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
New York City was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 New York City
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
September 1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AM 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
September 28, 1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AM 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM 503 A-1 G BLAIR 1Runout side A, stamped, except [BLAIR] etched
AM 503 B-1 G 1Runout B-side stamped
AM 503ALabel side-A
AM 503BLabel side-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SPRO-8919EMI America SPRO-8905
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Promo, Stereo · Square, White
- Runout / matrix
SPRO-8905 F-1 (500052-B) WallySide A runout, hand-etched
SPRO-8919 F-1· (500052) WallySide B runout, hand-etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Sides A & B runout, stamped
S500052Side A, matrix on label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-8005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRO-8910 F-1 (500052-B)- ✲ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLA-Side Runout Etching
SPRO-8918 F-1 (500052-B)- ✲ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLB-Side Runout Etching
PRO-8910A-Side Label
SPRO-8918B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Capitol Records 31041First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI America AMI-11817First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI America ED-20First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 006 85683First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | EMI America SPRO--8918First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Canada | EMI America 8005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | EMI America 1C 006-85 683 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 683First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | EMI America 3C 006 85683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI America 5C 006.8568.3First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | EMI America F 8005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 006-085 774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | EMI America AM 503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | EMI America SPRO-8919 / EMI America SPRO-8905First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | EMI America P-8005First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | EMI America 8005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANew York City4:12
- BA Little Bit Crazy2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York City are there?
16 vinyl pressings of New York City are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was New York City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is EMI America 1C 006-85 683.
How do I tell if my copy of New York City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-85 683, 8005, AM 503, SPRO-8919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 85 683 A-1 and 85 683 B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New York City 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.