US
September 1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24246
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24246-A-SR2 DMM SP1-1 PrecisionSide 1 Runout Etched
GHS-24246-B-SR4 DMM SP1-1 PrecisionSide 2 Runout Etched
Rickie Lee JonesFlying Cowboys
Vinyl pressings
Flying Cowboys
by Rickie Lee Jones · 1989
13 pressings9 countriesJazz-RockPop RockRockPop
Flying Cowboys was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Flying Cowboys
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 24246-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 670.9079Geffen Records 7599-24246-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BMG 670.9079-A ⋅⋅ 1L A2Side A runout stamped Variant 1
BMG 670.9079-B ⋅⋅ 1L A2Side B runout stamped Variant 1
BMG 670.9079 - A 1 L A2Side A runout stamped Variant 2
BMG 670.9079-B 1 L S2Side B runout stamped Variant 2
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records XGHS 24246
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 924 246-1Geffen Records WX 309
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R/S Alsdorf Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 924246-1-A2 H 36Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 924246-1-B2 36 HRunout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 924246-1-A2 37 HRunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 924246-1-B2 35 HRunout side B, variant 2
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 924 246-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Geffen Records 24246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Geffen Records 670.9079 / Geffen Records 7599-24246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Geffen Records 924 246-1 / Geffen Records WX 309First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Geffen Records 924 246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Geffen Records 924 246-1 / WEA Records 924 246-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | South Africa | Geffen Records GFC 1018First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records 924 246-1 / Geffen Records WX 309First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24246LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Geffen Records 924 246.1 / Geffen Records WX 309LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Geffen Records 924 246.1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Israel | Geffen Records 924 246-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Horses4:47
- A2Just My Baby4:44
- A3Ghetto Of My Mind6:12
- A4Rodeo Girl4:50
- A5Satellites4:54
- A6Ghost Train4:16
- B1Flying Cowboys5:02
- B2Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying4:13
- B3Love Is Gonna Bring Us Back Alive4:51
- B4Away From The Sky5:30
- B5Atlas' Marker5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying Cowboys are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Flying Cowboys are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was Flying Cowboys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Geffen Records GHS 24246, released September 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying Cowboys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHS 24246, 24246-1, 670.9079, XGHS 24246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GHS-24246-A-SR2 DMM SP1-1 Precision and GHS-24246-B-SR4 DMM SP1-1 Precision. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying Cowboys 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.
