Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records 06-025
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
06-205-S-A-1A-Side Machine Stamped
06-205-S-B-1B-Side Machine Stamped
Ralph McTellStreets Of London
Vinyl pressings
Streets Of London
by Ralph McTell · 1972
15 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRockFolkWorld
Streets Of London was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Streets Of London
2 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records 17573
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Transatlantic Records 17573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Transatlantic Records 06-025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | Big T K-58207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Transatlantic Records TRA 42.0007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Transatlantic Records TRA 42.000 / Transatlantic Records TRA. 42.0007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Transatlantic Records M 25.6237", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Transatlantic Records 06.025 / Transatlantic Records 06-0257", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Belgium | Logo LOGO 76657", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music BR 450797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music BR 450797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music BR 450797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 887 191-77", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1989 | Europe | BR Music BR 450797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 0034.0247", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Metronome 887 191-77", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStreets Of London4:00
- BSpiral Staircase3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Streets Of London are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Streets Of London are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1989.
When was Streets Of London first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Spain, France. One of them is Transatlantic Records 06-025.
How do I tell if my copy of Streets Of London is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 06-025, 17573) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 06-205-S-A-1 and 06-205-S-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Streets Of London 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.
