UK
March 7, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 8011Dunhill SS 8011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SS 8011 A - 1 G KT 1Runout side A
SS 8011 B - 1 G KT 1Runout side B
SS 8011ALabel side A
SS 8011BLabel side B
GrapefruitRound Going Round
Vinyl pressings
Round Going Round
by Grapefruit · 1969
14 pressings11 countriesBeatRock
Round Going Round was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Round Going Round
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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 7, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 8011Dunhill SS 8011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4178ABC Records D-4178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
01283 MR SSΔ74460A-Side Runout Etching
01284 MR SSΔ74460-XB-Side Runout Etching
45-01283A-Side Label
45-01284B-Side Label
Ireland
March 7, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS(I) 8011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stateside D-4178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stateside HR-2276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Stateside OSS-8732 / Dunhill OSS-8732First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Italy | Stateside D-4178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | Stateside HR-2276First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Stateside 5CO06.90064 M / Stateside 5 C006.90064 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS 3248First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Portugal | Stateside PSS 1015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Stateside SS 8011 / Dunhill SS 8011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Dunhill D-4178 / ABC Records D-4178First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Uruguay | Odeon 20020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Ireland | Stateside SS(I) 8011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Stateside SS 8011 / Dunhill SS 8011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Stateside SS 8011 / Dunhill SS 8011First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Japan | Stateside HR-2276 / Dunhill 45-01284First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Stateside OSS-87327", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ARound Going Round
- BThis Little Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Round Going Round are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Round Going Round are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Round Going Round first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Ireland, Italy and more. One of them is Stateside SS 8011, released March 7, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Round Going Round is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 8011, D-4178, SS(I) 8011, HR-2276) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SS 8011 A - 1 G KT 1 and SS 8011 B - 1 G KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Round Going Round 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.