Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6155 038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6155 038 1WLabel side A
6155 038 2WLabel side B
Leo SayerTrain
Vinyl pressings
Train
by Leo Sayer · 1974
11 pressings10 countriesVocalRockPop
Train 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 Train
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6155 038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6155038 1W 320Runout [stamped] side A
10 AA6155038 2W 320Runout [stamped] side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHA 129
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6155 038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6155038 1W 320Runout [stamped] side A
10 AA 6155038 2W 320Runout [stamped] side B
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHN 2068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHN - 2068 - 1 15/5/75Runout area side A
CHN - 2068 - 2 15/5/75Runout area side B
CHN 2068/1Label side A
CHN 2068/2Label side B
Portugal
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6155.038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6155038 - A - 1side A runout, stamped
6155038 - B - 1side B runout, stamped
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 | Austria | Chrysalis 6155 038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Chrysalis 6155 038First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Chrysalis CHA 129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Chrysalis 6155 038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Chrysalis CHN 2068First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Portugal | Chrysalis 6155.038First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Chrysalis 13740 A / Chrysalis 13.740-A7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Chrysalis 137407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 6155 0387", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Australia | Chrysalis K74157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K74157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATrain4:25
- BQuicksand2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Train are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Train are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Belgium, Austria, France, Germany and more. One of them is Chrysalis 6155 038.
How do I tell if my copy of Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6155 038, CHA 129, CHN 2068, 6155.038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6155 038 1W and 6155 038 2W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
