UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7562-ALabel Matrix - Side A
AMS 7562-BLabel Matrix - Side B
Chris de BurghThe Traveller
Vinyl pressings
The Traveller
by Chris de Burgh · 1980
19 pressings11 countriesPop RockSoft RockRockPop
The Traveller was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Traveller
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Side A: AMS-7562-A1 tone
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2259-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2259A&M Records AM 2259-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-8108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A: SMX.57191 3:44 .. w2A Side B: SMX.57192 3:48 ..w2A
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM.2259A PARA TLC-A NC.Side A, etched runout
AM.2259B PARA TLC-A NC.Side B, etched runout
AM-02259-ASide A label
AM-02259-BSide B label
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.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records K-8108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | A&M Records 1PAMS-7562H / A&M Records 1PAMS-7562 HFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Portugal | A&M Records 1PAMS-7562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | A&M Records PAMS-7562-FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7562First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records AM 2259 / A&M Records AM 2259-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2259-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 133-00657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 133-00657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 133-00657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 133-00657", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Traveller (Edited Version)3:40
- BEastern Wind5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Traveller are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Traveller are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was The Traveller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7562.
How do I tell if my copy of The Traveller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7562, 2259-S, AM 2259, K-8108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS 7562-A and AMS 7562-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Traveller 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.
