US
January 1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Carly SimonLet The River Run
Vinyl pressings
Let The River Run
by Carly Simon · 1989
15 pressings12 countriesVocalPop
Let The River Run was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Let The River Run
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 612 124
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AS 1 9793 SAS DMM SP 1-1 DMS¢Runout A
AS 1 9793 SAS DMM SP 1-1 DMS¢Runout B
AS1-9793-SASLabel A
AS1-9793-SASLabel B
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 188Arista 112.188
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 112188 A-1 / 3-89Runout stamped side A
DS 112188 B-2 / 3-89Runout stamped side B
S 112 188 ALabel side A
S 112 188 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Arista 105019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Arista 990.4010First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AS1-9793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 112 188 / Arista 112.188First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 112 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 612 124First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista 112 124First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | Arista RX-700First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Arista 112 124 / Arista 1A 112124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 124First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Arista PRTD-3026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Arista 112 1247", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let The River Run3:40
- A2Carlotta's Heart4:18
- BComing Around Again / Itsy Bitsy Spider6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The River Run are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Let The River Run are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was Let The River Run first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Arista AS1-9793, released January 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The River Run is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9793, 612 124, 112 124, 112 188) 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 Let The River Run 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.
