UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-013
- Format
- 7", Single
Maurice GibbRailroad
Vinyl pressings
Railroad
by Maurice Gibb · 1970
21 pressings17 countriesVocalPop
Railroad was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Railroad
21 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 17 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP
- Runout / matrix
70-C-18823 SPMono label
70-C-18823 SPStereo label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Germany
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 013Polydor 2058013
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1970 C70 ✳Z 00 2058 013 S1Runout side A, variant 1
1 ℗ 1970 C70 ✳Z 00 2058 013 S2Runout side B, variant 1
1 ℗ 1970 C70 ✳Z 00 2058 013 S1 KRunout side A, variant 2
1 ℗ 1970 F C70 ✳Z 00 2058 013 S2Runout side B, variant 2
Scandinavia
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 013
- Format
- 7", Single · yellow
- Runout / matrix
2058 013 A 4 P70 F 710Runout side A, stamped
2058 013 B 4 P70 F 710Runout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Spin EK-3643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Austria | Polydor 2058 013First year7", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 013First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | ATCO Records 6757First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2058013First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2058 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Spin EK 3643First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Polydor 2 058 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Singapore | Polydor 2058 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Polydor PS 99First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 20 58 013First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2058-013First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records 45-6757First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ARailroad
- BI've Come Back
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Railroad are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Railroad are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Railroad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Germany, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Polydor 2058-013.
How do I tell if my copy of Railroad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058-013, 45-6757, 2058 013, DP 1725) 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 Railroad 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.