UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Purple Labels
- Runout / matrix
TRA 177 A1Runout, stamped, side 1
TRA 177 B1Runout, stamped, side 2
Ralph McTellSpiral Staircase
Vinyl pressings
Spiral Staircase
by Ralph McTell · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesBalladFolkPopFolk
Spiral Staircase was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Spiral Staircase
3 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Purple Labels
- Runout / matrix
TRA 177 A1 4 ARunout, stamped, side 1
TRA 177 B1 3 ARunout, stamped, side 2
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Purple Labels
- Runout / matrix
TRA 177 A1 CSide A runout
TRA 177 B1 CSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 177LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 177LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 177LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | 7 Records MLF 227 / 7 Records MLF-227LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Transatlantic Records YS-7057-LALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Transatlantic Records YS-7057-LALP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Titan Schallplatten 577/3001-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Streets Of London4:06
- A2Mrs. Adlam’s Angels2:43
- A3Wino And The Mouse0:59
- A4England 19143:04
- A5Last Train And Ride2:31
- A6The Fairground4:07
- B1Spiral Staircase3:30
- B2Kind Hearted Woman Blues2:43
- B3Bright And Beautiful Things1:53
- B4Daddy’s Here4:22
- B5Rizraklaru (Anag)1:44
- B6(My) Baby Keeps Staying Out All Night Long1:52
- B7Terminus1:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spiral Staircase are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Spiral Staircase are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1988.
When was Spiral Staircase first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 177.
How do I tell if my copy of Spiral Staircase is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 177) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRA 177 A1 and TRA 177 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spiral Staircase 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.
