UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1149
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1149 A//1 T 1 1 9A-side runout stamped
CHR 1149 B//1 T 1 1 1 1B-side runout stamped
Racing CarsWeekend Rendezvous
Vinyl pressings
Weekend Rendezvous
by Racing Cars · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRock
Weekend Rendezvous was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Weekend Rendezvous
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1149
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 36345
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1149
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 607
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 607
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
63 07 607 A 1 520A-side runout stamped
6307607 B 1 520B-side runout stamped
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Chrysalis L 36345First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 51-1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 51-1149 / Chrysalis 51 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 51-1149 / Chrysalis 51 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L36345 / Chrysalis CHR 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Chrysalis ML4137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Down By The River (Swampy)3:36
- A2Ticking Over3:01
- A3Didn't I Tell You4:41
- A4Clever Girl4:19
- A5Weekend Rendezvous4:51
- B1Take Me From The City3:14
- B2Standing In The Rain4:08
- B3Backwater Road4:10
- B4High And Dry4:30
- B5Nobody's Business4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weekend Rendezvous are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Weekend Rendezvous are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Weekend Rendezvous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1149.
How do I tell if my copy of Weekend Rendezvous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1149, L 36345, 6307 607, 51-1149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1149 A//1 T 1 1 9 and CHR 1149 B//1 T 1 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weekend Rendezvous 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.