UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 170
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Gerry RaffertyShipyard Town
Vinyl pressings
Shipyard Town
by Gerry Rafferty · 1988
12 pressings8 countriesPop
Shipyard Town 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 Shipyard Town
12 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
- London Records LON 170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LON-170-ARunout A etched
LON-170-BRunout B etched
ZPMSC 11501Label A-side
ZPMSC 11502Label B-side
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 592-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Europe
March 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 415-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
887 415 - 7 S 1 3 20 BRunout stamped side A, variant 1
887 415 - 7 S 2 3 20 ← BRunout stamped side B, variant 1
887 415 - 7 S 1 3 20 1 ✻ ARunout stamped side A, variant 2
887 415 - 7 S 2 3 20 1 ARunout stamped side B, variant 2
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 415-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 2319
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Polydor 887 415-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2319First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor DJP 274First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 415-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 415-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 887 415-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Polydor PD.2597First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 887415-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 170First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LON 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Polydor PRO 592-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 415-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShipyard Town (Album Version)
- B1Shipyard Town (Single Version)
- B2Hearts Desire
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shipyard Town are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Shipyard Town are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Shipyard Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is London Records LONX 170.
How do I tell if my copy of Shipyard Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 170, LON 170, PRO 592-1, 887 415-7) 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 Shipyard Town 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.
