Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-6624
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX 50115Side A
Vinyl pressings
A Spaceman Came Travelling
by Chris de Burgh · 1975
19 pressings10 countriesBalladVocalPop
A Spaceman Came Travelling was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 A Spaceman Came Travelling
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Portugal
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records P-AMS 7267 G
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | A&M Records K-6624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | A&M Records P-AMS 7267 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM4277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-427-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-4277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 56177", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 11987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 72677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 72677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 56177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1998-S / A&M Records 19987", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1891-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-51767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMS 72677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 72677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 97497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records AM-704527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records AM-704527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Spaceman Came Travelling4:05
- BJust Another Poor Boy4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Spaceman Came Travelling are there?
19 vinyl pressings of A Spaceman Came Travelling are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was A Spaceman Came Travelling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Australia, Portugal. One of them is A&M Records K-6624.
How do I tell if my copy of A Spaceman Came Travelling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-6624, P-AMS 7267 G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX 50115. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Spaceman Came Travelling 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.
