UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPRES 41 A//1∇ E UT [lyre symbol]A-side runout
XPRES 41 B//1∇ E UT [lyre symbol]B-side runout
Elton JohnSartorial Eloquence
Vinyl pressings
Sartorial Eloquence
by Elton John · 1980
21 pressings15 countriesSoft RockRock
Sartorial Eloquence was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sartorial Eloquence
20 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 14 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · large hole
US
July 1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 10218-AM6 ◈-P-◈Run-out A, etched (◈-P-◈ stamped)
MC-10530 W6 MCA 𝒮𝒽 ◈-P-◈Run-out B, etched (◈-P-◈ stamped)
US
July 1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
US
July 1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Pinckneyville
- Runout / matrix
(MC10218)Labels
MC 10218-AM4 ◈-P-◈Label A, etched (◈-P-◈ stamped)
MC 10218-AM6 ◈-P-◈Label B, etched (◈-P-◈ stamped)
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MC 10218Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 6000 478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company 6200 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-41293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6200 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | The Rocket Record Company 7PP-8First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | The Rocket Record Company 7PP-8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 6200 029First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1980 | New Zealand | The Rocket Record Company 6000 478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Peru | The Rocket Record Company F-ROC 6000478.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Peru | The Rocket Record Company F-ROC 6000478.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Philippines | The Rocket Record Company RRC-65-706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 6200 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 62 00 029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | The Rocket Record Company 62000297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASartorial Eloquence4:44
- B1White Man Danger6:21
- B2Cartier0:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sartorial Eloquence are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Sartorial Eloquence are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Sartorial Eloquence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company XPRES 41.
How do I tell if my copy of Sartorial Eloquence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPRES 41, MCA-41293, 6000 478, 6200 029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPRES 41 A//1∇ E UT [lyre symbol] and XPRES 41 B//1∇ E UT [lyre symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sartorial Eloquence 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.
