Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-1043
- Format
- LP, Album · Quality Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9022-1043-A QSide A Runout Etched
9022-1043-B (3) QSide B Runout Etched
AA-1043-ASide A Label
AA-1043-BSide B Label
Wha-KooBerkshire
Vinyl pressings
Berkshire
by Wha-Koo · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Berkshire was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Berkshire
3 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records MP-9.018
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 328
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | ABC Records MP-9.018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | ABC Records ABCL 328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia & New Zealand | ABC Records AA-1043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.26-404-110LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | ABC Records 25 853 OTLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8131-ABLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8131-ABLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5238LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5238LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Rig-A-Marole3:10
- A2Fat Love3:37
- A3Mother Of Pearl3:22
- A4Midnight Kitchen3:20
- A5(You're Such A) Fabulous Dancer3:52
- B1Berkshire5:13
- B2I'm Here3:44
- B3Expire On Me4:05
- B4Dreaming As One4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Berkshire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Berkshire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Berkshire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, Portugal, South Africa. One of them is ABC Records 9022-1043.
How do I tell if my copy of Berkshire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9022-1043, MP-9.018, ABCL 328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9022-1043-A Q and 9022-1043-B (3) Q. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Berkshire 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.