UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury TRIBODJ 2
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided
Kate BushRocket Man / Candle In The Wind
Vinyl pressings
Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind
by Kate Bush · 1990
14 pressings4 countriesClassic RockRockPop
Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Mercury TRIBODJ 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury TRIB 2 12 / Mercury 866 311-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 866 310-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 866 310-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury TRIBO 2 / Mercury 866 310 - 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury TRIBO 2 / Mercury 866 310 - 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury TRIBO 2 / Mercury 866 310-77", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury TRIBO 2 / Mercury 866 310 - 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury TRIBO 2 / Mercury 866 310 - 77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 866 310 - 7 / Mercury TRIBO 27", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 866 310-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 866 310-7 / Mercury TRIBO 27", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury TRIB 2 12 / Mercury 866 311-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Art & Muzyka ARM ‒ 22157 ‒ 1Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- ARocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)5:02
- BCandle In The Wind (Vocal Version)4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK. One of them is Mercury TRIBODJ 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRIBODJ 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rocket Man / Candle In The Wind 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.
