Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 3C 006 - 82891
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Gerry RaffertyRoyal Mile
Vinyl pressings
Royal Mile
by Gerry Rafferty · 1980
19 pressings13 countriesVocalRockPop
Royal Mile was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Royal Mile
18 pressings came out in 1980, 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
June 6, 1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP 354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BP 354 A2 BILBOSide A, etched
BP 354 B2 DB-TAIPEHSide B, etched
BP 354ASide A, label
BP 354BSide B, label
UK
June 6, 1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records BP 354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BP 354 A-2USide A runout, stamped
BILBO . TA1PESide A runout, etched
BP 354 B-1USide B runout, stamped
TA1PESide B runout, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1366-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-45-20998-Z-5 SP 1-3A-Side Runout Etching
S-45-21010-Z-5 SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
S-45-20998A-Side Label
S-45-21010B-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1366-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-20998-Z-2 R-5747Engraved Side A
S-45-21010-Z-1 R-5748Engraved Side B
S-45-20990Label Side A
S-45-21010Label Side B
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.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | United Artists Records UA-244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-X1366-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | United Artists Records 2C 008-82891 / United Artists Records 2C 008-82.891First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Germany | United Artists Records 1C 006-82 891 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-82 891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | United Artists Records BP 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | United Artists Records 3C 006 - 82891First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006 - 82891 / United Artists Records 1A 006 82891First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Philippines | United Artists Records UA-50248First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAST 17First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | United Artists Records 10C 006.083.004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1366-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | United Artists RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1366-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1366-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1366-Y7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ARoyal Mile3:50
- BWastin' Away3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Royal Mile are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Royal Mile are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Royal Mile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Italy, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records 3C 006 - 82891.
How do I tell if my copy of Royal Mile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006 - 82891, BP 354, UA-X1366-Y, BP354) 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 Royal Mile 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.
