UK
May 25, 1992- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 28The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EJS 28 A1 [SNA logo] TY2Runout side A
EJS 28 B1 [SNA logo] TY2Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
The One
by Elton John · 1992
16 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
The One was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 The One
16 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 9 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 28The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EJS 28 A1 [SNA logo] TY2Runout side A
EJS 28 B1 [SNA logo] TY2Runout side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 28The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
EJS 28 A1 [SNA Logo] TY2Runout, A-side
EJS 28 B1 [SNA Logo] TY2Runout, B-side
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAS7-54423
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 38324 FDS-2Side A, Scribed, variant 1
MC 38325 FDS-1Side B, Scribed, variant 1
MC 38324 FDS-1Side A, Scribed, variant 2
MC 38325 FDS-1Side B, Scribed, variant 2
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7Phonogram 866 936-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
204 P-2925 A-1/10-8669367Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
205 P-2925 B-2/10-8669367Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
204 P-2925 A-1/10-8669367Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
205 P-2925 B-1/10-8669367Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | The Rocket Record Company 2801 584First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7 / Phonogram 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7 / Phonogram 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Guatemala | Discos De Centroamérica, S.A.First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Philippines | The Rocket Record CompanyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 866 937-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 28 / The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 28 / The Rocket Record Company 866 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | The Rocket Record Company 866937-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | US | MCA Records MCAS7-54423First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe One
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The One are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The One are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company EJS 28, released May 25, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of The One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EJS 28, MCAS7-54423, 866 936-7, 866 937-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EJS 28 A1 [SNA logo] TY2 and EJS 28 B1 [SNA logo] TY2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The One 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.
