New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-320204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Roger MillerEngland Swings
Vinyl pressings
England Swings
by Roger Miller · 1965
17 pressings11 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
England Swings was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 England Swings
17 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 11 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 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1456Philips 320204 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 3-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
320204 1F//1▽ 420 1 1Runout side A
320204 2F//1▽ 420 1 5Runout side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1456
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1456
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Knocked Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
320204 1F // 1▽420 1 1 9Runout A-side stamped
320204 2F // 1▽420 1 2 8Runout B-side stamped
320204 BFLabel sides A & B
320204 1FLabel side-A
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-2010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW 33606 4Side A Runout, Stamped, variant 1
YW 33551 1Side B Runout, Stamped, variant 1
RRSide A&B Runout, Etched, variant 1
YW 33606 4Side A Runout, Stamped, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-2010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW 33606 1 X-4071Side A, (matrix) Stamped, Etched
YW 33551 1 X-4072Side A, (matrix) Stamped, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Philips BF-229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Smash Records S-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Philips BF-320204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Norway | Philips 320.204 BF / Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Norway | Philips 320.204 BF / Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Sweden | Philips BF 320 204 / Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Sweden | Philips 320.204 BF / Philips 320 204 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Philips BF 1456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Philips BF 1456First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEngland Swings1:55
- BThe Good Old Days2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of England Swings are there?
17 vinyl pressings of England Swings are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was England Swings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in New Zealand, UK, US, Ireland and more. One of them is Philips BF-320204.
How do I tell if my copy of England Swings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF-320204, BF 1456, S-2010, EBF.1456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is England Swings 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.
