UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 227
- Format
- LP · Purple/White Labels
- Runout / matrix
TRA 227 A-2USide-A runout, stamped
TRA 227 B-1USide-B runout, stamped
Ralph McTellRalph McTell Revisited
Vinyl pressings
Ralph McTell Revisited
by Ralph McTell · 1970
14 pressings6 countriesFolkBalladPopFolk
Ralph McTell Revisited 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 Ralph McTell Revisited
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 227
- Format
- LP · Label variant
- Runout / matrix
TRA 227 A-2USide-A runout, stamped
TRA 227 B-1USide-B runout, stamped
Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 227
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
TRA227-A//14603-2-ySide-A runout scratched
TRA227-B//14605-1-ySide-B runout scratched
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 227
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
TRA227-A-2USide-A Runout Stamped
TRA227-B-1USide-B Runout Stamped
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records TRA 227First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Transatlantic Records TRA 227First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 227LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 227LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 227LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 227LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 227First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 227First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Australia | Transatlantic Records (TRA 227) / Transatlantic Records STAL-934163LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Transatlantic Records MLP 15.916LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Germany | Transatlantic Records 0044.007LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | 7 Records MLM 384LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Transatlantic Records TRA 227LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Transatlantic Records 0044.007LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Streets Of London4:00
- A2Michael In The Garden4:20
- A3Last Train And Ride3:30
- A4Kew Gardens2:15
- A5Fairground5:55
- B1Spiral Staircase3:10
- B2Factory Girl5:50
- B3Bright And Beautiful Things1:55
- B4Father Forgive Them2:25
- B5Clown3:15
- B6Terminus1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ralph McTell Revisited are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ralph McTell Revisited are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Ralph McTell Revisited first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 227, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Ralph McTell Revisited is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRA 227 A-2U and TRA 227 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ralph McTell Revisited 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.
