UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 834 957-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8349571 A-2U-1-1Stamped Side A
8349571 B-1U-1-1Stamped Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Rumour
by Olivia Newton-John · 1988
22 pressings16 countriesVocalPop
The Rumour was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Rumour
19 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 16 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6245
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 7757 PL 1-DMM /_\ 21390 Precision 1-7Side 1 Etched:
MCA 7758 -PL 1-DMM /_\ 21390-X Precision 1-1Side 2 Etched:
Japan
August 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polystar R28C 2501Pax Musica R28C-2501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R28C-2501A 1 1 1 + : V 〄A-Side Etched
R28C-2501B 1 1 1 + 1 .B-Side Etched
Europe
October 6, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 834 957-1Mercury MERH 132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
834 957 1 1Y 1 670 07 1114Runout side A, variant 1
834 957 1 2Y 1 670 07 113Runout side B, variant 1
834 957 1 1Y 1 670 07 1111Runout side A, variant 2
834 957 1 2Y 1 670 07 1111Runout side B, variant 2
Spain
October 6, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 834 957-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 29157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A: etching: 29157/A
Side B: etching: 29157/B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Mercury 29157 / Mercury 834 957-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Argentina | Mercury 29157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | Interfusion TVL 93263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bolivia | Mercury AL/MRL 34-37 / Mercury 834957-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Mercury 834 957-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-6245LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-6245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | Mercury L.P. - 70081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Mercury 834957-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Mercury 834957-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Japan | Polystar R28C 2501 / Pax Musica R28C-2501First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Mercury LPR 19185 / Mercury 834 957-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Mercury 834 957-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Mercury 834 957- 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury 834 957-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Rumour3:55
- A2Love And Let Live3:25
- A3Can't We Talk It Over In Bed3:53
- A4Let's Talk About Tomorrow3:18
- A5It's Not Heaven3:58
- B1Get Out3:55
- B2Big And Strong4:32
- B3Car Games4:45
- B4Walk Through The Fire5:30
- B5Tutta La Vita3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rumour are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Rumour are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was The Rumour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Japan, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury 834 957-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rumour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 834 957-1, MCA-6245, R28C 2501, 29157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8349571 A-2U-1-1 and 8349571 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rumour 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.
