Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records CRM 878
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
℗1971 E71◊K 25 0654 807 S 1 CRM 878 S1Runout Side 1
℗1971 E71◊K 25 0654 807 S 2 C R M 8 0 7 S 2Runout Side 2
0654 807 S 1Label Side 1
0654 807 S 2Label Side 2
Don "Sugarcane" HarrisFiddler On The Rock
Vinyl pressings
Fiddler On The Rock
by Don "Sugarcane" Harris · 1971
12 pressings9 countriesJazz-RockAvant-garde JazzJazzRock
Fiddler On The Rock 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 Fiddler On The Rock
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records BMPS 19-208788
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | MPS Records BMPS 19-208788First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | MPS Records MPS 15062 / MPS Records 15062LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2610-MP / Columbia YS-2610-MPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | BASF BASF 20878 / MPS Records BASF 20878LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | BASF BASF 20878 / MPS Records BASF 20878LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | BASF 20.003 / BASF BV-20.003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | MPS Records 20.878LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | BASF 32-53.035 / MPS Records 32-53.035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | MPS Records 68.028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 2120 878-8 / MPS Records 21 20878-8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | MPS Records BFL.3059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Eleanor Rigby9:36
- A2I'm Gonna Miss You4:50
- A3The Buzzard's Cousin6:05
- B1The Pig's Eye6:31
- B2So Alone7:06
- B3No Inspiration4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fiddler On The Rock are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fiddler On The Rock are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was Fiddler On The Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK. One of them is MPS Records CRM 878.
How do I tell if my copy of Fiddler On The Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRM 878, BMPS 19-208788) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗1971 E71◊K 25 0654 807 S 1 CRM 878 S1 and ℗1971 E71◊K 25 0654 807 S 2 C R M 8 0 7 S 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fiddler On The Rock 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.