France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POL 2056458 1 380 CIDISRunout side A
POL 2056458 ̶1̶ 2 380 CIDISRunout side B
Silver ConventionFly Robin Fly / I Like It
Vinyl pressings
Fly Robin Fly / I Like It
by Silver Convention · 1975
14 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Fly Robin Fly / I Like It 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 Fly Robin Fly / I Like It
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POL 2056458 1 380 CIDISRunout Side A
POL 2056458 X2 380 CIDISRunout Side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POL 2056458 1 380 CIDISRunout side A
POL 2056458 ̶1̶ 2 380 CIDISRunout side B
UK
September 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 43
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG 43 Sx̶ 1 41 VStamped Runout, Side A
MAG 43 Sx̶ 2 10 DStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 43
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG 43 S [something crossed out, could be a "2"] 1Runout A-side stamped, variant 1
MAG 43 S [something crossed out] 2Runout B-side stamped, variant 1
MAG 43 S ■ 1 2 3 ΛRunout A-side stamped, variant 2
MAG 43 S ■ 2 3 ΛRunout B-side stamped, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 43
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 43 S 1 2 ΛA-side runout, stamped
MAG 43 S 2 4 BB-side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia C4 8091First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2056 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2056 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2056 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Magnet MAG 43First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Magnet MAG 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Magnet MAG 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Magnet MAG 43First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Magnet Records Ltd. MAG 43First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | Magnet MAG 43First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Portugal | Jupiter Records N-S-78-977" | 7" |
| 1976 | Portugal | Alvorada N-S-78-977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия Г62–08529-30Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Г62—08529-30Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AI Like It5:00
- BFly Robin Fly5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fly Robin Fly / I Like It are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Fly Robin Fly / I Like It are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Fly Robin Fly / I Like It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, UK, Canada. One of them is Polydor 2056 458.
How do I tell if my copy of Fly Robin Fly / I Like It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2056 458, MAG 43, C4 8091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 2056458 1 380 CIDIS and POL 2056458 ̶1̶ 2 380 CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fly Robin Fly / I Like It 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.
