UK
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 59
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPRES 5 9A//1 ▽ E C 1 1 1 timtom – cbsSide A runout
XPRES 59 B//2 ▽E C 1 1 2Side B runout
Elton JohnJust Like Belgium
Vinyl pressings
Just Like Belgium
by Elton John · 1981
10 pressings10 countriesPop
Just Like Belgium was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Just Like Belgium
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6000 696
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6000-696-A2 FH 15/7Side A runout hand-etched
6000-696-B FH 9/SSide B runout hand-etched
6000 696 1Side A label
6000 696 2Side B label
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6000 696
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6000696 1W 320Runout side A
10 AA6000696 2W 320Runout side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6000 696
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
030 6000696 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
030 6000696 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
6000 696 1Label side A
6000 696 2Label side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6000 696
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6000696 1W 320 1 ERunout side A, stamped
10 AA6000696 2W 320 F 1Runout side B, stamped
Ireland
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES59
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 6000 696First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Austria | The Rocket Record Company 6000 696First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | The Rocket Record Company 6000 696First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6000 696First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | The Rocket Record Company XPRES59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 6000 696First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | New Zealand | The Rocket Record Company 6000 696First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Philippines | The Rocket Record Company RRC-65-709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 60 00 696First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJust Like Belgium
- BCan't Get Over Getting Over Losing You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Like Belgium are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Just Like Belgium are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Just Like Belgium first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Austria, France and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company XPRES 59, released July 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Like Belgium is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPRES 59, 6000 696, XPRES59, RRC-65-709) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPRES 5 9A//1 ▽ E C 1 1 1 timtom – cbs and XPRES 59 B//2 ▽E C 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Like Belgium 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.
