US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 B
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
1-23959Both labels
Vinyl pressings
Road Games
by Allan Holdsworth · 1983
16 pressings7 countriesJazzRock
Road Games 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 Road Games
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 BWarner Bros. Records 1-23959
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23959-A-RE1 SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18410-RE1 SH1 SLM △5001 1-1 IOU IISide A, Variant 1
1-23959-B-SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18411 SH1 SLM △5001-X 1-1 Next Time ....Side B, Variant 1
1-23959-A-RE1 SH3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18410-SH3 jm SLM △5001 1-1Side A, Variant 2
1-23959-B-SH3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18411-SH3 jm SLM 5001-X 1-1Side B, Variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 BWarner Bros. Records 1-23959
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23959-A-RE1 SH6#2 GW (>----- Winchester logo-etched) SLM △5001 1-3Side A Runout Etched
1-23959-B-SH6 #4 GW (>----- Winchester logo-etched) SLM △5001-X 1-6Side B Runout Etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 BWarner Bros. Records 1-23959
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
1-23959-A-RE1 SH5 #1 jm SH1 SLM △5001 1-2 oSide A Runout Etched, jm cursive, variant 1
1-23959-B-SH6 #2 SLM jm △5001-X 1-2 oSide B Runout Etched, jm cursive, variant 1
1-23959-A-RE1-SH6 #1 jm SH1 SLM △5001 1-1 oSide A Runout Etched, jm cursive, variant 2
1-23959-B-SH6 #1 SLM jm △5001-X 1-1 oSide B Runout Etched, jm cursive, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 B
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
side 1 (stamped / etched) : R / S Alsdorf 923959-1 A / RME
side2 (stamped / etched) : R / S Alsdorf 923959-1 B / RME EB 4
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92 39591
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album · Capitol Pressing
- Runout / matrix
92 39591 A ◎Side A runout
92 39591 B ◎Side B runout
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 39591First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 39591First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3959-1First year12", Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-6194First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-6194First year12", Mini-Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Mini-Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 92-3959-1First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records 92-3959-1First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 BFirst year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 B / Warner Bros. Records 1-23959First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 B / Warner Bros. Records 1-23959First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 B / Warner Bros. Records 1-23959First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 BFirst year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Manifesto Records, Inc. 767004651811LP | LP |
| 2021 | Europe | Manifesto MFO 46518LP, Remastered | LP, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3959-112", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records 92-3959-112", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
Tracklist
- A1Three Sheets To The Wind4:12
- A2Road Games4:07
- A3Water On The Brain - Pt. II2:43
- B1Tokyo Dream4:01
- B2Was There?4:04
- B3Material Real4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Road Games are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Road Games are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 2021.
When was Road Games first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Europe, Japan and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 23959-1 B.
How do I tell if my copy of Road Games is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 23959-1 B, 92 39591, 92-3959-1, P-6194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-23959. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Road Games 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.