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Travelling

by John Williams · 1978

11 pressings5 countriesPopClassical

Travelling was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Travelling

7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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

1978
Label and catalog number
Cube Records HIFLY 27
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

†HIFLY 27-A†Matrix, Side 1

†HIFLY 27-B†Matrix, Side 2

HI FLY 27 A1 ABRunout, Side 1, Etched

HI FLY 27 B2Runout, Side 2, Etched

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Germany

1978
Label and catalog number
Intercord INT 146.309
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

146.309-A Manufactured in Germanyside A / stamped, variant 1

146.309-B Manufactured in Germanyside B / stamped, variant 1

H1 146.309-A Manufactured in GermanySide A, variant 2

H1 "TD" 146.309-B Manufactured in GermanySide B, variant 2

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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.

1970s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1978AustraliaCube Records HIFLY 27First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978FranceCube Records 2326 044First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978GermanyIntercord INT 146.309First yearLPLP
1978GermanyIntercord INT 146.309First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978GermanyIntercord INT 146.309First yearLPLP
1978GreecePye Records HIFLY 27First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978UKCube Records HIFLY 27First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyIntercord INT 136.321LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?UKSierra Records FEDB 5020LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?UKCube Records HIFLY 27LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?UKCube Records HIFLY 27LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1All At Sea Minor
  2. A2Portrait
  3. A3From The Top
  4. A4The Swagman
  5. A5Sheep May Safely Graze
  6. B1Travelling
  7. B2The River God
  8. B3J.S.B.
  9. B4Romanza
  10. B5Air On A 'G' String

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Travelling are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Travelling are listed here, from 5 countries.

When was Travelling first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Cube Records HIFLY 27.

How do I tell if my copy of Travelling is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HIFLY 27, 2326 044, INT 146.309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, †HIFLY 27-A† and †HIFLY 27-B†. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Travelling 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.

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