UK
November 12, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28278-2 KT 3 9A side runout, stamped
7XCA 28279-2 7 KT 5B side runout, stamped
Ken DoddThe River (Le Colline Sono In Fiore) / Someone Like You
Vinyl pressings
The River (Le Colline Sono In Fiore) / Someone Like You
by Ken Dodd · 1965
11 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The River
11 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
November 12, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28278-2 1 KT 3A side runout, stamped
7XCA 28279-2 1 KT 5B side runout, stamped
7XCA 28278A side label
7XCA 28279B side label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7750
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28278 -1 GA KT 1A Side Runout. Stamped. - Variant 1.
7XCA 28279-1 RO KT 4B Side Runout. Stamped. - Variant 1.
7XCA 28278 -1 MO KT 7A Side Runout. Stamped. - Variant 2.
7XCA 28279-1 OD KT 7B Side Runout. Stamped. - Variant 2.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7750
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28278 -1 MM KT 3A Side runout, stamped
7XCA 28279-1 MT KT 3B Side runout, stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7750
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Tranco Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28278-2 3 KT FSide A runout
7XCA-28279-2 4 KT ISide B runout
7XCA 28278Side A label
7XCA 28279Side B label
UK
November 12, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records 72328First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Finland | Columbia 45-DYC-1258First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 7750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 7750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Norway | Columbia DB 7750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7750First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7750First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7750First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe River (Le Colline Sono In Fiore)
- BSomeone Like You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The River are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The River are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Canada, Finland, Ireland and more. One of them is Columbia DB 7750, released November 12, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7750, 72328, 45-DYC-1258, DB (I) 7750) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 28278-2 KT 3 9 and 7XCA 28279-2 7 KT 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The River 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.