UK
March 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 7108 A1Side A runout
CBS S 7108 B1Side B runout
Georgie FameRosetta
Vinyl pressings
Rosetta
by Georgie Fame · 1971
19 pressings14 countriesPop
Rosetta was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Rosetta
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 13 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
March 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 7108 A1 ASide A, runout, stamped
CBS S 7108 B1 ASide B, runout, stamped
7108 ASide A, label
7108 BSide B, label
UK
March 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 1014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1014 PAA-5014-S AA side runout etched
1014 PAA-5015-S BB side runout etched
(PAA5014)SA side label
(PAA5015)SB side label
Scandinavia
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7108
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7108 A 4 P71 F 710Side A Runout
CBS 7108 B 4 P71 F 710Side B Runout
7108-ASide A Label
7108-BSide B Label
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-221817
- Format
- 7", 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-221817First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Reprise Records 1014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Ireland | CBS CBS S 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS CBS 7108First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS CBS 7108First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1120First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS CBS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records 1014First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | CBS 71087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 71087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARosetta
- BJohn And Mary
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rosetta are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rosetta are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Rosetta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Scandinavia, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 7108, released March 26, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Rosetta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7108, 1014, CBS 7108, BA-221817) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 7108 A1 and CBS S 7108 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rosetta 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.
