Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SFL-1769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7236 ALabel A
7236 BLabel B
J.J. CaleLies / Riding Home
Vinyl pressings
Lies / Riding Home
by J.J. Cale · 1971
15 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Lies / Riding Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Lies / Riding Home
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SFL-1769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7236 ALabel A
7236 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Shelter Records SFL-1769First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Shelter Records SFL-1769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Shelter Records SS 1287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Shelter Records 73267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Shelter Records S 73267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Philips 60 73 4107", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 70427", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Shelter Records 73267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Shelter Records 73267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Shelter Records 73267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Shelter Records 73267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Shelter Records 73267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6073 4107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 70427", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 70427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALies2:54
- BRiding Home2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lies / Riding Home are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lies / Riding Home are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Lies / Riding Home first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Japan. One of them is Shelter Records SFL-1769.
How do I tell if my copy of Lies / Riding Home is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SFL-1769) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7236 A and 7236 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lies / Riding Home 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.
