UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cooking Vinyl LONX 245Cooking Vinyl 876 223-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONX 245 A-1U-1-1Runout side A, stamped
LONX 245 B-1U-1-1Runout side B, stamped
Michelle ShockedOn The Greener Side
Vinyl pressings
On The Greener Side
by Michelle Shocked · 1989
15 pressings8 countriesBluegrassFolkFolkWorld
On The Greener Side was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 On The Greener Side
13 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 245Cooking Vinyl LON 245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LON 245 A-1U-1- Q 2Runout stamped side A
LON 245 B-1U-1- Q 3Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 12135Label side A
ZPMSC 12136Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cooking Vinyl PRO 757-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 757-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXDJ 245
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 757-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRO 757-1-89-1137 DMM-SP I-I PrecisionSide A runout etched
PRO 757-1-BS DMM-SP I-I PrecisionSide B runout etched
89-1137Label side A
BSLabel 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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 876 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 222-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 876 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 876 222 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 876 222-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 876 223-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | DRO 1D-0672-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Cooking Vinyl LONX 245 / Cooking Vinyl 876 223-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Cooking Vinyl PRO 757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LON 245 / Cooking Vinyl LON 245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury PRO 757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 245First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury PRO 757-1First year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | DRO 2D-0672-112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 876 222-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1On The Greener Side
- B1The Titanic
- B2Old Paint
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Greener Side are there?
15 vinyl pressings of On The Greener Side are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was On The Greener Side first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Cooking Vinyl LONX 245.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Greener Side is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 245, LON 245, PRO 757-1, LONXDJ 245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONX 245 A-1U-1-1 and LONX 245 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Greener Side 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.
