New Zealand
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102910
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Al StewartOn The Border
Vinyl pressings
On The Border
by Al Stewart · 1976
27 pressings12 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
On The Border was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 On The Border
3 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 5019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102910
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Victor 102910First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 102910First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor PB 5019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA PB 5017 / RCA PB 50717", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA PB 5017 / RCA Victor PB 50177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Janus Records 1098-2677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Janus Records 1098-2677", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PB 50197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA PB 5019 / RCA Victor PB 50197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | RCA SS-30887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | RCA SS-30887", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RCA Victor PB 5017 / RCA Victor PB-50177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RCA Victor PB-50177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA PB 5019 / RCA Victor PB 50197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA PB 5019 / RCA Victor PB-50197", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 5019 / RCA PB 50197", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Janus Records J-2677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Janus Records J 2677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOn The Border3:13
- BFlying Sorcery4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Border are there?
27 vinyl pressings of On The Border are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was On The Border first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in New Zealand, UK, Australia. One of them is RCA Victor 102910.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Border is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 102910, PB 5019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Border 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.
