South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- RPM RPM 1120
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The House Of The Rising Sun
by HOT R.S. · 1977
19 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronicRock
The House Of The Rising Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The House Of The Rising Sun
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- RPM RPM 1120
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- RPM RPM 1120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- RPM RPM 1120
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vision VGLP-41155
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vision VNLP-5492
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | Vision VGLP-41155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Vision VNLP-5492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Vogue LDA. 20339 / Vogue LDA 20339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | Chrysalis CHM 1200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Eleven ELC 25143LP | LP |
| 1978 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Hispavox S 60.038LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Cosmos LP. 1023LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHM 1200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CS 1200 CHMLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Vogue LD 20339 / Vogue LDA. 20339LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Vogue 520339 / Vogue LDA. 20339LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | RPM RPM 1120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 026LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- AHouse Of The Rising Sun14:35
- B1Slow Blow7:10
- B2Delta Queen7:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The House Of The Rising Sun are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The House Of The Rising Sun are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 2015.
When was The House Of The Rising Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in South Africa, Brazil, France. One of them is RPM RPM 1120.
How do I tell if my copy of The House Of The Rising Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RPM 1120, VGLP-41155, VNLP-5492, LDA. 20339) 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 The House Of The Rising Sun 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.