US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-32027Label A
45-32041Label B
Kay StarrRiders In The Sky / Night Train
Vinyl pressings
Riders In The Sky / Night Train
by Kay Starr · 1959
10 pressings8 countriesBig BandVocalJazzPop
Riders In The Sky / Night Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Riders In The Sky / Night Train
8 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-32027Side A label
45-32041Side B label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F-4295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-32027A label
45-32041B label
Denmark
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S 4 F-146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(S 45-32027)Label side A
(S 45-32041)Label side AA
Finland
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 4295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol Records F-4295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Denmark | Capitol Records S 4 F-146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Finland | Capitol Records F 4295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-179 / Capitol Records 7P 179First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4295First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-13967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records 42957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARiders In The Sky2:05
- BNight Train2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Riders In The Sky / Night Train are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Riders In The Sky / Night Train are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Riders In The Sky / Night Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4295.
How do I tell if my copy of Riders In The Sky / Night Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4295, 45-CL 15105, F-4295, S 4 F-146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-32027 and 45-32041. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Riders In The Sky / Night Train 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.
