UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RS 1088
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
RS-1088-A-2E A3A 'W'Side 1 Runout, Etched
RS 1088-B-5E AIL 'W'Side 2 Runout, Etched
Spike MilliganPaul Gallico's - The Snow Goose
Vinyl pressings
Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose
by Spike Milligan · 1976
15 pressings9 countriesSymphonic RockAudiobookClassicalRock
Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose
4 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RS 1088RCA Victor RS 1088
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS-1088-A-2E A1Q 'W'Side A runout, etched, variant 1
RS 1088-B-5E A2D 'W'Side B runout, etched, variant 1
RS-1088-A-2E A1 AT 'W'Side A runout, etched, variant 2
RS 1088-B-5E A/T 'W'Side B runout, etched, variant 2
New Zealand
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1-7123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS 1088 A A1ASide A runout
RS 1088 B A1BSide B runout
South Africa
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA 38-565
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1-7123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | RCA 38-565First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RS 1088First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RS 1088 / RCA Victor RS 1088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RS 1088 / RCA Victor RS 1088LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA Victor 110.0016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA KKL1-0243LP | LP |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor PL-25077LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor PL-25077LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-7123LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-7123LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA SX-282LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA SX-282LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSRCA 73070 / RCA Victor RS 1088LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | RCA International INTS 5224 / RCA International NL 25423LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Part 1
- A1The Marshland Theme
- A2Rhayader's Theme
- A3Snow Goose Theme
- A4Fritha's Theme
- A5The Goose Walk
- A6Walking By The Sea
- Part 2
- B1The Lonely Man
- B2Goose Conversations
- B3"Sailing"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is RCA RS 1088.
How do I tell if my copy of Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 1088, VPL1-7123, 38-565) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS-1088-A-2E A3A 'W' and RS 1088-B-5E AIL 'W'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paul Gallico's - The Snow Goose 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.