Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 2537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159.766 EPC 2537 - A ~ [Drumsticks Logo] 1Runout etched side A
2537 - B ~Runout etched side B
Edgar WinterRiver's Risin'
Vinyl pressings
River's Risin'
by Edgar Winter · 1974
14 pressings8 countriesGlamAcid RockRock
River's Risin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 River's Risin'
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 8 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
July 19, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 2537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-2537-A1 2 ΛRunout A-side stamped
EPC-S-2537-B1 2 ΛRunout B-side stamped
S EPC 2537ALabel A-side
S EPC 2537BLabel B-side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-11143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159766Label A
ZSS 159767Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-11143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-159766Label A-side
ZSS-159767Label B-side
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 2537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-2537-A1Machine stamped in run-out area A-side
EPC-S-2537-B1Machine stamped in run-out area B-side
S EPC 2537ALabel A-side
S EPC 2537BLabel B-side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-11143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSS 159766Stereo label
JZSP 159765Mono label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Epic 5-11143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Epic EPC S 2537First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Epic EPC 2537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Epic EPC 2537First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Greece | Epic 9972First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Mexico | Epic SC-71300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 2537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461535First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Epic S EPC 2537First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Epic 5-11143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Epic 5-11143First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Epic 5-11143First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Epic 5-11143First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Epic S EPC 2537First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARiver's Risin'2:52
- BAnimal4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River's Risin' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of River's Risin' are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was River's Risin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Epic EPC 2537.
How do I tell if my copy of River's Risin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 2537, S EPC 2537, 5-11143, 9972) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 159.766 EPC 2537 - A ~ [Drumsticks Logo] 1 and 2537 - B ~. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is River's Risin' 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.
