Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6170 002
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Roger WhittakerRiver Lady / The First Hello, The Last Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
River Lady / The First Hello, The Last Goodbye
by Roger Whittaker · 1975
12 pressings9 countriesBalladPop
River Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 River Lady
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2402
- Format
- 7"
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2402
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6170 002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 2402First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Austria | AVES M.25.714 / AVES M 25.7147", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Norway | Philips 6019 9027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Norway | Philips 6019 9027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 24027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | AVES M 25.7147", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMI-110807", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Tembo KB-503447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Tembo KB-503447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARiver Lady
- BThe First Hello, The Last Goodbye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Lady are there?
12 vinyl pressings of River Lady are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was River Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, UK, Ireland, New Zealand. One of them is Philips 6170 002.
How do I tell if my copy of River Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6170 002, EMI 2402) 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 River Lady 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.
