Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BRC 40095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Bernie LyonEleanor Rigby
Vinyl pressings
Eleanor Rigby
by Bernie Lyon · 1979
16 pressings11 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Eleanor Rigby 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 Eleanor Rigby
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Mercury RIGBY 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RIGBY 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Barclay K 7699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 1206
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7908 DMB 2499 SNBA-Side Runout Etching
7908 DMB 2500 SNBB-Side Runout Etching
7908-DB 2499A-Side Label
7908-DB 2500B-Side Label
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 30042
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Barclay K 7699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Barclay 1206First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Barclay 30042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 75 015First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 62 621 / Barclay 62.621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Barclay 0036.041First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Barclay BRC 40095First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | South Africa | Barclay BCS 812First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Barclay 02.1443/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury RIGBY 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury RIGBY 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | Barclay BBS - 10197", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | Barclay 100.804612", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Brazil | Barclay 101.81627", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | Barclay 100.804612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1009Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AEleanor Rigby3:20
- BBabylon Is Not A Dream3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eleanor Rigby are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Eleanor Rigby are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Eleanor Rigby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Barclay BRC 40095.
How do I tell if my copy of Eleanor Rigby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRC 40095, RIGBY 12, RIGBY 7, K 7699) 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 Eleanor Rigby 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.