US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor GB-10494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GB-10494-ALabel A
GB-10494-BLabel B
PB - 50030A - 1 GB 10494A IDeadwax A
PB - 50030B - 1 GB 10494B IDeadwax B
Roger WhittakerThe Last Farewell / Paradise
Vinyl pressings
The Last Farewell / Paradise
by Roger Whittaker · 1974
11 pressings2 countriesFolkWorld& Country
The Last Farewell / Paradise was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Last Farewell / Paradise
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-50030
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | RCA PB-500307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor GB-500307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor GB-500307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor GB-10494First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor GB-500307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor PB-500307", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor PB-500307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | RCA GB-104947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA GB-104947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA JB-500307", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Last Farewell3:38
- BParadise2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Last Farewell / Paradise are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Last Farewell / Paradise are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was The Last Farewell / Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor GB-10494.
How do I tell if my copy of The Last Farewell / Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GB-10494, PB-50030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GB-10494-A and GB-10494-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Last Farewell / Paradise 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.
