UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 164
- Format
- LP, Album
Santa EsmeraldaThe House Of The Rising Sun
Vinyl pressings
The House Of The Rising Sun
by Santa Esmeralda · 1977
58 pressings37 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
The House Of The Rising Sun 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 The House Of The Rising Sun
20 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 19 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120 285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120 285
- Format
- LP, Album
Bolivia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHL-98Fauves Puma PHL-98
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120 285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA9120285 1Y 320 2 1 3Side A, stamped
10 AA9120285 2Y 320 U 2Side B, stamped
AA 9120 285.1YLabel side A
AA 9120 285.2YLabel side B
Guatemala
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHILIPS - 9120285 - A - 57Side A runout
PHILIPS - 9120285 - B - 57Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s54 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Austria | Philips 34 135LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Bolivia | Philips PHL-98 / Fauves Puma PHL-98First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Philips 9120285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | India | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips 9120 285 / Fauves Puma 9120 285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Lebanon | Philips 9101 164 / Fauves Puma 9101 164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Panama | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Philippines | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 9120 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Philips 9120 285LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 9120 285LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Philips PHI 9120285.6 YLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo DL 7026LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AThe House Of The Rising Sun + Quasimodo Suite15:30
- B1Dance You Down Tonight7:07
- B2Nothing Else Matters6:38
- B3Hey! Gyp3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The House Of The Rising Sun are there?
58 vinyl pressings of The House Of The Rising Sun are listed here, from 37 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was The House Of The Rising Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Austria, Bolivia and more. One of them is Philips 9101 164.
How do I tell if my copy of The House Of The Rising Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9101 164, 9120 285, PHL-98, 9120285) 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 The House Of The Rising Sun 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.
