UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSOX 52
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RSOX 52 A//2∇E 420 RCRunout, side 1
RSOX 52 B//1∇E 420Runout, side 2
Bee GeesSpirits (Having Flown)
Vinyl pressings
Spirits (Having Flown)
by Bee Gees · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesBalladDiscoPop
Spirits (Having Flown) was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Spirits (Having Flown)
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 52
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RSO 52 A//2 E ST R 11 STRAWBERRYStamped, A side - variant 1
RSO 52 B//3 E STR 12 1 STRAWBERRYStamped, B side - variant 1
RSO 52 A//2∇ESTR STRAWBERRYStamped, A side - variant 2
RSO 52 B//4∇ESTR STRAWBERRYStamped, B side - variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 52
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
RSO 52 A//2 E ST R 11 STRAWBERRYStamped, A side, Runout groove
RSO 52 B//3 E STR 12 1 STRAWBERRYStamped, B side, Runout groove
RSO 52 A//2▽ESTR 11 STRAWBERRY 2Runout Side A Variant 2
RSO 52 B//6▽ESTR 11 STRAWBERRY 2Runout Side B Variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 412
- Format
- 7", Single
Ireland
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 52
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | RSO 2090 412First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | RSO RSO 52First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 412First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RSO 2252 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | RSO 2090 412First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | RSO RSOX 52First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | RSO RSO 52First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | RSOFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | RSO RSO 52First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | RSO 2090 4127", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | RSO S/N 1727", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | RSO DWQ 60837", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASpirits (Having Flown)
- BWind Of Change
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spirits (Having Flown) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Spirits (Having Flown) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Spirits (Having Flown) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is RSO RSOX 52.
How do I tell if my copy of Spirits (Having Flown) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RSOX 52, RSO 52, 2090 412, 2252 135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RSOX 52 A//2∇E 420 RC and RSOX 52 B//1∇E 420. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spirits (Having Flown) 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.
