France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 107
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PH 6042 107 1 380 CIDIS ᗺRunout side A
PHI 6042 107 2 380 CIDIS ᗺRunout side B
6042 107 1Label matrix side A
6042 107 2Label matrix side B
Mort ShumanSorrow / Botany Bay
Vinyl pressings
Sorrow / Botany Bay
by Mort Shuman · 1976
14 pressings6 countriesSoft RockChansonSoundtrackRock & Roll
Sorrow / Botany Bay was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sorrow / Botany Bay
13 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 107
- Format
- 7"
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 107
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6042 107 1 380 * CIDISRunout side A
PHI 6042 107 2 380 CIDIS ARunout side B
6042 107 1Label side A
6042 107 2Label side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 107
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6042 107 1 380 CIDISStamped on runout area side A
PHI 6042 107 2 380 CIDISStamped on runout area side B
BHand etched on runout both sides
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6042 132 1Label side A
6042 132 2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Philips 6042 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Philips 6042. 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Philips 6042.107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6042 107First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6042 107First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6042 107First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6042 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6042 107First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6042 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Philips 6042 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Philips 6042 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips 6042 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Turkey | Ronnex RON 1003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Austria | Philips 6042 1327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASorrow
- BBotany Bay
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sorrow / Botany Bay are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sorrow / Botany Bay are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Sorrow / Botany Bay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Austria, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Philips 6042 107.
How do I tell if my copy of Sorrow / Botany Bay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6042 107, 6042 132, 6042. 107, 6042.107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PH 6042 107 1 380 CIDIS ᗺ and PHI 6042 107 2 380 CIDIS ᗺ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sorrow / Botany Bay 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.