UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
Mike BattCaravan Song
Vinyl pressings
Caravan Song
by Mike Batt · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesBalladVocalPopClassical
Caravan Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Caravan Song
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ES 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 8103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC 7747 / Epic EPC S 77477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC 7747 / Epic EPC S 77477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 74787" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 81037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 81037", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 81037", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 81037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Epic EPC 81037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ES 4387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACaravan Song3:26
- BCaravan On The Move4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caravan Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Caravan Song are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Caravan Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia. One of them is Epic S EPC 8103.
How do I tell if my copy of Caravan Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 8103, ES 438) 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 Caravan Song 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.
