Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Aves 0069.901Aves 69.901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0702.174 = 2 S1 320 A V 1Runout side A
0702. 174 S2 320 1B MRunout side B
0702.174Label side A/B
0702 174 = 2 S1 320 B 1Side 1
Roger WhittakerFolk Songs
Vinyl pressings
Folk Songs
by Roger Whittaker · 1977
12 pressings7 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Folk Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Folk Songs
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3214EMI 0C 062 - 60 027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX.5353Label - side A
YAX.5354Label - side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA SCD 499 083Summit SCD499-083
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX205625 SCD499-083-1Runout Side 1
MX205626 SCD499-083-2Runout Side 2
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1-4170
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- tembo TMT-2525
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TMT 2525 ASIDE A
TMT 2525 BSIDE B
New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA SCD 499 083 / Summit SCD499-083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-4170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | tembo TMT-2525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Aves 0069.901 / Aves 69.901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Aves 66.617.2 / Aves 66.617.2LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 3214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMC 3214 / EMI 0C 062 - 60 027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | RCA AFL1-2525LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Philips 6317 453LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | RCA AFL1-2525LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Tembo Records TMB 113LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Tembo Records TMT-4330LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Ash Grove
- A2Down By The Sally Gardens
- A3An Eriskay Love Lilt
- A4Foggy Foggy Dew
- A5My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
- A6She Moved Thro' The Fair
- B1David Of The White Rock
- B2The Rising Of The Lark
- B3The Star Of The County Down
- B4Greensleeves
- B5The Lewis Bridal Song
- B6Drink To Me Only
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folk Songs are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Folk Songs are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was Folk Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Aves 0069.901.
How do I tell if my copy of Folk Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0069.901, EMC 3214, SCD 499 083, VPL1-4170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0702.174 = 2 S1 320 A V 1 and 0702. 174 S2 320 1B M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Folk Songs 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.
