Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7747
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS - 7747 - ARunout side A, etched
CBS - 7747 - BRunout side B, etched
ChristieIron Horse
Vinyl pressings
Iron Horse
by Christie · 1971
17 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Iron Horse was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Iron Horse
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 77477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 77477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4613877", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS S 77477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 7747 / CBS 77477", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | CBS SSC. 11757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 77477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS 77477", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Turkey | CBS CBS 77477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS 77477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS 77477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS 77477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | CBS CBS-77837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 22.4707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS 77477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Uruguay | CBS 22.4707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIron Horse2:52
- BEvery Now And Then3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iron Horse are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Iron Horse are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Iron Horse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 7747.
How do I tell if my copy of Iron Horse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7747) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS - 7747 - A and CBS - 7747 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iron Horse 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.
