Australia
December 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2079 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2079 125 ASide A label
2079 125 BSide B label
Jon EnglishSix Ribbons
Vinyl pressings
Six Ribbons
by Jon English · 1978
10 pressings9 countriesBalladSoundtrackThemePop
Six Ribbons 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 Six Ribbons
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLY 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2079 125 ASide A label
2079 125 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | New Zealand | Polydor POLY 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2079 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Finland | Frituna FR-1089 / Frituna FR-1089 F7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Strand 6.12 906 / Strand 6.12906 AC7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Sweden | Frituna FR-10897", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Sweden | Frituna FR-10897", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Norway | Frituna FR-1089 N / Frituna FR-10897", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Trutone PS 11947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Frituna FR-1089 I / Frituna FR 10897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Frituna FR-10897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASix Ribbons3:15
- BMary's Theme4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Six Ribbons are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Six Ribbons are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Six Ribbons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2079 125, released December 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Six Ribbons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2079 125, POLY 23) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2079 125 A and 2079 125 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Six Ribbons 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.