France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6313 081
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAG 010 631 3081 1Y POLYGRAMSide A
ZAG 010 631 3081 1Y POLYGRAMSide B
Vinyl pressings
On The Riviera
by Gibson Brothers · 1980
19 pressings16 countriesEuropopDiscoFunk / SoulPop
On The Riviera 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 On The Riviera
19 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 16 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.
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6313 081
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAG 010 6313081 A DA =1 POLYGRAM Ʈ 6313081 - 1A A6Stamped & etched ("Ʈ 6313081 - 1A") runout, side A
ZAG 010 6313081 B DA =1 POLYGRAM Ʈ 6313081B A2Stamped & etched ("Ʈ 6313081B") runout, side B
6313 081 1On label, side A
6313 081 2On label, side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9620
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9620 A-2U 51 1Side A runout, stamped
ILPS 9620 B-2U 71 2 2Side B runout, stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9620
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9636
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MLPS-9636-A-CP1 ☆ STERLINGA side runout stamped, ☆etched
MLPS-9636-B-CP1 ☆ STERLINGB side runout stamped, ☆etched
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SUP - 80088
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side AMIC 80088 A
Side BMIC 80088 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 | Argentina | Island Records SUP - 80088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 6567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2926 503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Benelux | CNR 660.082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Rio Records RIO-1007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Zagora 6313 081First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Zagora 6313 081First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2374 163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40109 / Music-Box 40109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | Teen Records DD 35306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DA I 30368 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-368First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | April Records ALP-3389 (6313 081)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mariann International MILP 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3184 / Carnaby TXS - 3184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3184First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Metropolis3:40
- A2Mariana3:22
- A3All I Ever Want Is You4:40
- A4Good Girl Bad Boy3:26
- A5Metropolis (Instrumental)0:45
- B1Latin America6:50
- B2Dancin' The Mambo5:50
- B3Fly Away3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Riviera are there?
19 vinyl pressings of On The Riviera are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was On The Riviera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Zagora 6313 081.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Riviera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6313 081, ILPS 9620, MLPS 9636, SUP - 80088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAG 010 631 3081 1Y POLYGRAM and ZAG 010 631 3081 1Y POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Riviera 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.
