UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2623
- Format
- 12", Single
King TriggerRiver
Vinyl pressings
River
by King Trigger · 1982
15 pressings7 countriesIndie RockRock
River was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 River
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2623 A//2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 3Runout A [stamped]
CHS 2623 B//2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 5Runout B [stamped]
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHSP 2623
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2623 A//1 ▽ 420 H 1 1 5 TOWNHOUSEStamped Runout, Side A
CHS 2623 B//2 ▽420 H 1 1 11 TOWNHOUSEStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2623
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2623 A//2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 1 TOWN HOUSEStamped runout, side A
CHS 2623 B//2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 2 TOWN HOUSEStamped runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Chrysalis K-8845 / Chrysalis CHS 2623First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1982 | France | Chrysalis CHS 2623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Chrysalis 104 570First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Festival Records K 8845 / Chrysalis CHS 2623First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Portugal | Chrysalis 6198644First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Chrysalis CHSC-2623First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2623First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2623First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2623First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHSP 2623First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2623First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Not On Label CHS 26237", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThe River3:38
- BPush Or Slide3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River are there?
15 vinyl pressings of River are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 12 2623.
How do I tell if my copy of River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 12 2623, CHS 2623, CHSP 2623, K-8845) 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 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.