UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1The Rocket Record Company EJS 1712
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
EJS 1712
Elton JohnTown Of Plenty
Vinyl pressings
Town Of Plenty
by Elton John · 1988
14 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Town Of Plenty was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Town Of Plenty
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJSLB 17Phonogram 870 650-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EJS-17-A1 1 DAMONT L21183 TY1Runout side A
EJS-17-B1 1 DAMONT L21184 TY1Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 17The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EJS 17 A-1U-1 - 1 TY1Runout stamped side A
EJS 17 B-1U-1 - 1 TY1Runout stamped side B
870 618‒7.1Label side A
870 618‒7.2Label side B
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
870 618-7ASide A runout, etched
870 618-7BSide B runout, etched
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
870 610 - 1ASide 1 runout etched
870 610 - 1BSide 2 runout etched
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram 872 734-7The Rocket Record Company 872 734-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
872 734 - 7 1W 320 1 ARunout side A
872 734 - 7 2W 320 1 ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Brazil | The Rocket Record Company 2801 311 / The Rocket Record Company 2801311First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Phonogram 872 734-7 / The Rocket Record Company 872 734-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1 / The Rocket Record Company EJS 1712First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | France | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Phonogram 872 735-1 / The Rocket Record Company 872 735-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7 / The Rocket Record Company EJS 17First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1 / The Rocket Record Company EJS 1712First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1 / The Rocket Record Company EJS 1712First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJSLB 17 / Phonogram 870 650-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 17 / The Rocket Record Company 870 618-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATown Of Plenty
- BWhipping Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Town Of Plenty are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Town Of Plenty are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Town Of Plenty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company 870 618-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Town Of Plenty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 618-1, EJSLB 17, EJS 17, 870 618-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EJS 1712. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Town Of Plenty 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.
