US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
47323 1 1-1 PHSide A
47324-1 1 1 PHSide B
1-47323Side A, label
1-47324Side B, label
Buddy MilesDown By The River
Vinyl pressings
Down By The River
by Buddy Miles · 1970
11 pressings7 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Down By The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Down By The River
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJ-247 (73086)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2-47323-1 PHSide B
47323 1 PHmono side
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RF-33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6052 031 1FSide A label
6052 031 2FSide B label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M. 73086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1-47323Side A
1-47324Side B
Denmark
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H70 *Z A 1 10 AA 6052 0 31 1W 320Side A
H70 *Z B 10 AA 6052 0 31 2W 320Side B
Norway
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052.031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6052 031 1 10 P70 F 710Runout, side A, stamped
6052 031 2 10 P70 F 710Runout, side B, stamped
6052.031-1 F
6052.031-2 F
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Mercury RF-33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Mercury M. 73086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | Mercury 6052 031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Norway | Mercury 6052.031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Mercury 73086First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Mercury DJ-247 (73086)First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6052 0317", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Mercury7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Mercury7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Mercury7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Mercury7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADown By The River3:07
- BHeart's Delight3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down By The River are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Down By The River are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Down By The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Mercury 73086.
How do I tell if my copy of Down By The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73086, DJ-247 (73086), RF-33, M. 73086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 47323 1 1-1 PH and 47324-1 1 1 PH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down By The River 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.
