France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 100 204Barclay 100.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
100204 A1 MPORunout etched A side
100204 B MPORunout etched B side
Vinyl pressings
On The Road Again
by Barrabas · 1981
22 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicRockPop
On The Road Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Road Again
13 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 290 004Barclay 290.004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ 290004 A1Runout side A
MPO SCORPIO 290 004 B 290004 B ƮRunout side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 100 204Barclay 100.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 100204 A1 MPORunout etched A side
Ʈ 100204 B MPORunout etched B side
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 100 204Barclay 100.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Translab Cut
- Runout / matrix
MPO TL 100204 A1Runout side A
MPO TL 100204 ̶A̶ B MPORunout side B
Europe
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 600 492Hansa International 600 492-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Super Sound Single
- Runout / matrix
600492 A1/81S l Made in GermanySide 1 Runout Variant 1
600492 B1/81S l Made in GermanySide 2 Runout Variant 1
600492 A1/81S l II Made in GermanySide 1 Runout Variant 2
600492 B1/81S l Made in GermanySide 2 Runout Variant 2
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 103 814Hansa International 103 814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
103814 A-2/81S I Made in Germany IIRunout side A, variant 1
103814 B-2/81S I Made in Germany IIRunout side B, variant 1
Made in Germany DS 103814 A-2/81S IRunout side A, variant 2
DS 103814 B-2/81S IRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Hansa 103 814 / Hansa International 103 814First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Barclay 100 204 / Barclay 100.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Barclay 290 004 / Barclay 290.004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | France | Barclay 100 204 / Barclay 100.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Barclay 100 204 / Barclay 100.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | VIP VIP 10355First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Helix PP-054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Hansa ARI 8207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Columbia MO 2061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Columbia MO 2061First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Columbia MO 2061First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Columbia MO 2061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Hansa International 600 492 / Hansa International 600 492-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Records Production ACC 50/712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Alhambra SFI-443817", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label BP 70412", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AOn The Road Again3:46
- BPlease Mr Reagan, Please Mr Breznev4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are there?
22 vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was On The Road Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Europe, Italy, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Barclay 100 204.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Road Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100 204, 290 004, 600 492, 103 814) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 100204 A1 MPO and 100204 B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Road Again 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.
