US
1983- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records PR 587
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-PR 587-A-1 MASTERDISK RLSide A Runout
ST-PR 587-B-1 MASTERDISK RLSide B Runout
Vinyl pressings
Leave It
by Yes · 1983
34 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Leave It was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Leave It
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 80255
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 79 69640ATCO Records 79-69640
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Capitol "target" logo] 79-69640-A² JWSide A runout, variant 1
[Capitol "target" logo] 79-69640-B² JWSide B runout, variant 1
[Capitol "target" logo] 79-696-40-A¹ JWSide A runout, variant 2
[Capitol "target" logo] 79-696-40-B² JWSide B runout, variant 2
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 79 97877
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ecuador
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-73048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 79 97877
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | ATCO Records 80255First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 69640 / ATCO Records 79-69640First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 97877First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 97877First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Atlantic 45-73048First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | ATCO Records PR 587First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | ATCO Records 0-9696412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | ATCO Records 796 964-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | ATCO Records 799 787-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ATCO Records 796 964-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | ATCO Records B 97877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | ATCO Records 79 6964-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | ATCO Records 79 9787-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | ATCO Records P-18457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | ATCO Records ATCO-69020 / ATCO Records 7-997877", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | ATCO Records B97887T12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALeave It (Hello, Goodbye Mix)9:27
- B1Leave It (Re-Mix)3:52
- B2Leave It (Acapella)3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Leave It are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Leave It are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Leave It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Argentina, Canada, Ecuador. One of them is ATCO Records PR 587.
How do I tell if my copy of Leave It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 587, 80255, 79 69640, 79 97877) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-PR 587-A-1 MASTERDISK RL and ST-PR 587-B-1 MASTERDISK RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Leave It 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.
