UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Lay Down Sally
by Eric Clapton · 1977
24 pressings16 countriesClassic RockRock
Lay Down Sally was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Lay Down Sally
16 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2090264 A//1▽420 04 14 3Stamped Side A
2090264 B//1▽420 04 1 1 23Stamped Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Fawn Coloured Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
2090264 A//1▽420 04 14 3A Side stamped
2090264 B//1▽420 04 1 1 23B Side stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 264
- Format
- 7", Single · Fawn Coloured Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
2090264 A//1▽420 04 1 1 1A Side stamped
2090264 B//1▽420 04 1 1 9B Side stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
2090264 A//1▽420 04 11A Side stamped
2090264 B//1▽420 04 11 5B Side stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2090264 A//1▽420 04 11 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RSO 2090 264First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | RSO 20 90 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | RSO 20902647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 871 834-77", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALay Down Sally
- BCocaine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lay Down Sally are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Lay Down Sally are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was Lay Down Sally first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Germany, Australia, France and more. One of them is RSO 2090 264.
How do I tell if my copy of Lay Down Sally is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 264, 20 90 264) 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 Lay Down Sally 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.
