Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 064 24 0803 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1C 064-24 0803 1 ALabel, side A
1C 064-24 0803 1 BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Rover's Return
by John Waite · 1987
17 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Rover's Return was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Rover's Return
15 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AML 3121EMI America 24 0803 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AML 3121 A-1-1-1-2 DDSide A runout, variant 1
AML 3121 B-1-1-1-3 DDSide B runout, variant 1
AML 3121 A-1-1-1-X1 DDSide A runout, variant 2
AML 3121 B-1-1-1-1 DSide B runout, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America PW-17227
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PW 1 7227 Z² DMM STERLING TJ 1-3Runout side A etched
PW 2 7227 Z¹ DMM STERLING TJ 1-3Runout side B etched
PW 1 7227 Z2 DMM STERLING TJ 1-1Runout Side A variant 2
PW 2 7227 Z1 DMM STERLING TJ SP1-1Runout Side B variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America PW-17227
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PW 1 17227 Z2-DMM STERLING 1-2 SPAR 0- △16611 B-27551-Z2DMMSide A Runout - Etched
PW 2 17227 Z1 DMM STERLING-J SP1-3 SPAR 0- △16611-X B-27552-Z1-DMMSide B Runout - Etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America PW-17227
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PW 1 7227 - 1A G v ARunout side A etched
PW 2 7227 - 1A G1 A 3Runout side B etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America PW-17227
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PW 1 7227 Z² DMM STERLING TJ 1-1Runout side A etched
PW 2 7227 Z¹ DMM STERLING TJ 1-1Runout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | EMI America 58527First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australasia | EMI America ST.240803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | EMI America PW-17227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI America 064 24 0803 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | EMI America 062 2408031LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | EMI America 062 2408031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI America 64 2408031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI America EYS-91232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI America EYS-91232First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | EMI America SLEM-1477First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Portugal | EMI America 2408031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | EMI America AML 3121 / EMI America 24 0803 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | EMI America PW-17227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | EMI America PW-17227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | EMI America PW-17227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | EMI America 038 15 7719 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1These Times Are Hard For Lovers4:12
- A2Act Of Love4:27
- A3Encircled4:23
- A4Woman's Touch3:50
- A5Wild One3:50
- B1Don't Lose Any Sleep3:45
- B2Sometimes4:55
- B3She's The One5:47
- B4Big Time For Love4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rover's Return are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Rover's Return are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Rover's Return first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is EMI America 064 24 0803 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rover's Return is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 064 24 0803 1, AML 3121, PW-17227, 58527) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1C 064-24 0803 1 A and 1C 064-24 0803 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rover's Return 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.
