UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 1312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EJS - 1312
Vinyl pressings
Slow Rivers
by Elton John · 1986
23 pressings15 countriesPop RockRockPop
Slow Rivers was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Slow Rivers
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 13
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EJS 13 A-3 C-1-1-X1 DStamped Runout Side A
EJS 13 B-3 C-1-1-X1 DStamped Runout Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJSP 13
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · silver labels
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
888 191-7 ASide A runout, etched
888 191-7 ASide B runout, etched
888 191-7 ASide A label
888 191-7 BSide B label
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 888 191-1
- Format
- 12", 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ireland | The Rocket Record Company EJS13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | The Rocket Record Company 7PP-223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | The Rocket Record Company 7PP-223First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", Single, Misprint | 7", Single, Misprint |
| 1986 | New Zealand | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | The Rocket Record Company RRC-65-724First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 888 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASlow Rivers
- BBilly And The Kids
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slow Rivers are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Slow Rivers are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Slow Rivers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company EJS 1312.
How do I tell if my copy of Slow Rivers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EJS 1312, EJS 13, EJSP 13, 888 191-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EJS - 1312. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slow Rivers 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.
