UK
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSOX 30RSO 2141 086
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RSOX 30 A//1∇ESTR 1 1 dRunout, A-side, stamped
RSOX 30 B//1∇ESTR 1 1 dRunout, B-side, stamped
STRAWBERRYRunout, A & B-side, hand etched
Linda CliffordBridge Over Troubled Water
Vinyl pressings
Bridge Over Troubled Water
by Linda Clifford · 1979
44 pressings23 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Bridge Over Troubled Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bridge Over Troubled Water
41 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 21 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
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 30RSO 2090 345
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSO 30 A//1 ▽ ESTR 11 STRAWBERRYRunout side A
RSO 30 B//1 ▽ ESTR 11 STRAWBERRYRunout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 921Curtom RS 921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p RS-921-AS CP1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WayneA-Side Runout Etching
RS-921-BS CP1 p MASTERED BY CAPITOL WayneB-Side Runout Etching
RS 921 ASA-Side Label
RS 921 BSB-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 921Curtom RS 921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 921Curtom RS 921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RS 921ASA-Side Label
RS 921BSB-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | RSO 2141086First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | RSO 2090 345 / Curtom 2090 345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | RSO 2141 086First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Austria | RSO 2090 345 / Curtom 2090 345First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Austria | RSO 2141 086First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | RSO 2090 345First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | RSO 2090 345First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | RSO 2090 345First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | RSO RTW 100 / Curtom RTW 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | RSO RS 921 / Curtom RS 921First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | RSO 2090 345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | RSO 2090 345First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | RSO 2141 086First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | RSO 2090 345 / Curtom 2090 345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Greece | RSO 2141 086First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | RSO 2090 3457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Thailand | Polydor 9217", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ABridge Over Troubled Water (Extended Disco Version)10:22
- BHold Me Close
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bridge Over Troubled Water are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Bridge Over Troubled Water are listed here, from 23 countries.
When was Bridge Over Troubled Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Netherlands, Argentina and more. One of them is RSO RSOX 30, released April 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Bridge Over Troubled Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RSOX 30, RSO 30, RS 921, RPO 1010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RSOX 30 A//1∇ESTR 1 1 d and RSOX 30 B//1∇ESTR 1 1 d. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bridge Over Troubled Water 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.
