US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records WHI49830
- Format
- 7"
Rose RoyceR.R. Express
Vinyl pressings
R.R. Express
by Rose Royce · 1981
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
R.R. Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 R.R. Express
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records PRO-A-986
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records WHI49830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
November 1981- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records K 17875 (T)Whitfield Records K 26200
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ROSE ROYCE-A-1 BILBO.TA1PE W 056A side runout etched
ROSE ROYCE B-1 BILBO.TA1PE W 056B side runout etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records K 17875Whitfield Records FWB 0555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 17875 A-1 W075 STRAWBERRYRunout etched/stamped side A
K 17875 B-1 W075 STRAWBERRYRunout etched/stamped side B
K 17875 ALabel side A
K 17875 BLabel side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records K17875T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Benelux | Warner Bros. Records WB 26.193 / Warner Bros. Records WB 26193First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Benelux | Warner Bros. Records WB 17.862 / Whitfield Records WB 17.862First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 16.218First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Colombia | Warner Bros. Records 23(1041)00025First yearEP, 12", Single · Colored vinyl | EP, 12", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | France | Warner Bros. Records 26 193 / WEA Filipacchi Music 26 193First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Whitfield Records K 17875 / Whitfield Records FWB 0555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Whitfield Records K17875TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1981 | US | Whitfield Records PRO-A-986First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Whitfield Records WHI49830First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | US | Whitfield Records WHI49830First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Whitfield Records K 17875 (T) / Whitfield Records K 26200First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS-00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Whitfield Records K 17875 (T) / Whitfield Records K 2620012", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AR.R. Express (Edit Long Version)7:40
- BR.R. Express (Edit Single Version)3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of R.R. Express are there?
13 vinyl pressings of R.R. Express are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was R.R. Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Benelux, Brazil and more. One of them is Whitfield Records WHI49830.
How do I tell if my copy of R.R. Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WHI49830, PRO-A-986, K 17875 (T), K 17875) 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 R.R. Express 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.
