Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 839 379-1Polydor 839379-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
839 379 - 1 S1 3 20 A 1Side A Runout (stamped)
839 379 - 1 S2 3 20 A 1Side B Runout (stamped)
John MooreExpressway Rising
Vinyl pressings
Expressway Rising
by John Moore · 1989
11 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockNoiseIndie RockRock
Expressway Rising was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Expressway Rising
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 839 379-1
- Format
- LP
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 839 473-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422 - 839 - 473 - 1 - A - TV MASTERDISK
422 - 839 - 473 - 1 - B - TV
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 839 473-1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 839 473-1
- Format
- LP, Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 839 473-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 839 379-1 / Polydor 839379-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor 839 379-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 839 379-1 / Polydor 839379-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Polydor 839 379-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Greece | Polydor 839 379-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Polydor 839 379-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor 839 473-1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor 839 379-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor 839 473-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 422 839 473-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 422 839 473-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Underground2:45
- A2Something About You Girl3:58
- A3Friends4:54
- A4Afraid Of The Dark2:45
- A5Back To Stay3:13
- B1Out Of My Mind5:33
- B2One To Five3:23
- B3One More Night4:05
- B4Good Times3:40
- B5Poisonous Pen3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Expressway Rising are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Expressway Rising are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Expressway Rising first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 839 379-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Expressway Rising is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 839 379-1, 839 473-1, 422 839 473-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 839 379 - 1 S1 3 20 A 1 and 839 379 - 1 S2 3 20 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Expressway Rising 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.