Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 530
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6013 530 A 4 P 79 F 710A runout, stamped
6013 530 B 4 P 79 F 710B runout, stamped
Sandra ReemerColorado
Vinyl pressings
Colorado
by Sandra Reemer · 1979
10 pressings6 countriesEuropopPop
Colorado was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Colorado
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 530
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6013 530 A 4 P 79 F 710Runout side A
6013 530 B 4 P 79 F 710Runout side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6173 671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6013531 1W 320 1 ARunout side A
10 AA6013531 2W 320 1 ARunout side B
AA 6013 5311WLabel side A
AA 6013 531 2WLabel side B
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6013 529 1W 1 ℗ 1979 670 111 06Runout A, variant 1
AA 6013 529 2W 1 ℗ 1979 670 111 06Runout B, variant 1
AA 6013 529 1W 1 ℗ 1979 670 115 06Runout A, variant 2
AA 6013 529 2W 1 ℗ 1979 670 11 06Runout B, variant 2
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 530
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6013 530 1W 1 ℗1979 670 06 1Runout side A
AA 6013 530 2W 1 ℗1979 670 06 1Runout side B
6013 530. 1WLabel side A
6013 530. 2WLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6173 671First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 6013 531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6013 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6013 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6013 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6013 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Mercury 6013 530First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6013 530First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6013 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AColorado2:54
- BStranger In Town4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Colorado are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Colorado are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Colorado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Scandinavia, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury 6013 530.
How do I tell if my copy of Colorado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6013 530, 6173 671, 6013 531, 6013 529) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6013 530 A 4 P 79 F 710 and 6013 530 B 4 P 79 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Colorado 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.