UK
April 17, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEN 716 1F//2 420 1 1
PEN 716 2F//1 420 1 1 2
OctopusThe River
Vinyl pressings
The River
by Octopus · 1970
13 pressings12 countriesPop RockRockPop
The River 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 The River
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 10 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 17, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PEN 716 1FLabel side A
PEN 716 2FLabel side B
Argentina
1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing CM-3002-A
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PFK-3676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing 2C 006 91.455 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing 6067 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6067006 1F 320 A1Runout, Stamped, Side A
10 AA6067006 2F 320 A1Runout, Stamped, Side B
6067 006.1 FLabel, Side A
6067 006.2 FLabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Penny Farthing CM-3002-AFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Penny Farthing PFK-3676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Penny Farthing 2C 006 91.455 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Penny Farthing 6067 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Penny Farthing 3 C006-91455 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Penny Farthing 716 PENFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Penny Farthing PFK-3676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Penny Farthing 1 J 006-91.455 MFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 716First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 716First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Penny Farthing PGS 1027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Penny Farthing PENT 37", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe River
- BThief
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The River are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The River are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Argentina, Australia, France and more. One of them is Penny Farthing PEN 716, released April 17, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PEN 716, CM-3002-A, PFK-3676, 2C 006 91.455 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEN 716 1F//2 420 1 1 and PEN 716 2F//1 420 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The River 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.