UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 326
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2383326 A//1▽420 03 1 1 4 RALFOSide A runout
2383326 B//2▽420 03 1 2 3Side B runout
2383326 ASide A label
2383326 ASide B label
Vinyl pressings
Panic
by Zzebra · 1975
18 pressings12 countriesJazz-RockProg RockJazzRock
Panic was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Panic
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 326
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383326 A//1▽420 03 1 1 3Stamped side A runout
RALFOEtched side A runout
2383326 B//2▽420 03 1 2 3Stamped side A runout
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 326
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6043Polydor 2391 177
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6043Polydor 2391 177
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
June 1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 326
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383 326 S1 320 1 BRunout Side A
2383 326 S2 320 1 VRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1975 | Brazil | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PD 6043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2383 326 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6043 / Polydor 2391 177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6043 / Polydor 2391 177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2383 326First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0195LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0195LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Klimt Records MJJ394 / Klimt Records MJJ394 LPLP, Album, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Trading Places TDP54132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Panic
- A2You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
- A3Karrola
- A4Liamo
- B1Death By Drowning
- B2Tree
- B3Put A Light On Me
- B4La Si Si-La So So
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Panic are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Panic are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 2023.
When was Panic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 326.
How do I tell if my copy of Panic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 326, PD 6043, 2383 326 A, 23 83 326) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383326 A//1▽420 03 1 1 4 RALFO and 2383326 B//2▽420 03 1 2 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Panic 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.