Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6299 038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Elton JohnReturn To Paradise
Vinyl pressings
Return To Paradise
by Elton John · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Return To Paradise was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Return To Paradise
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6299 038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6299 038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6299 038 1 W 320 ARunout A, stamped
10 AA 6299 038 2 W 320 ARunout B, stamped
AA 6299 038 1.WLabel A
AA 6299 038 2.WLabel B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6299 038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Labels
Guatemala
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6079 682
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6079 660
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6299 038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6299 038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6299 038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6299 038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Guatemala | The Rocket Record Company 6079 682First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | The Rocket Record Company 6079 660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 6079655First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 6 079 655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 3987", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6299 0387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 6079 6647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AReturn To Paradise4:12
- BSong For Guy5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Return To Paradise are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Return To Paradise are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Return To Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Guatemala, New Zealand, Portugal. One of them is The Rocket Record Company 6299 038.
How do I tell if my copy of Return To Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6299 038, 6079 682, 6079 660, 6079655) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Return To Paradise 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.
