Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6162 016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 6162 016 1W1 ℗ 1974 670 113 06Stamped side A
AA 6162 016 2W1 ℗ 1974 670 111 06Stamped side B
6162 016.1Side A, label
6162 016.2Side B, label
Larry WeissRhinestone Cowboy
Vinyl pressings
Rhinestone Cowboy
by Larry Weiss · 1974
11 pressings8 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Rhinestone Cowboy was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Rhinestone Cowboy
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTC2085
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 2084-AS 1A ssA-Side Runout
M-2084-AM-1A ssB-Side Runout
M-2084-ASA-Side Label
M-2084-AMB-Side Label
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records K-5460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX 43959
SMX 43960
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | 20th Century Records K-5460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 5460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC2085First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Pye International 7N 25646First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | Austria | Philips 6162 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARhinestone Cowboy3:05
- BSweet Ophelia3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhinestone Cowboy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rhinestone Cowboy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Rhinestone Cowboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Philips 6162 016.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhinestone Cowboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6162 016, 7N 25646, TC-2084, BTC2085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6162 016 1W1 ℗ 1974 670 113 06 and AA 6162 016 2W1 ℗ 1974 670 111 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhinestone Cowboy 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.