US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
16732-A-S ② >Side A etched
A̷B̷C̷ ̷1̷2̷0̷7̷8̷ ̷ 16335-X DNP/RB/USSSide B etched
45-16732-SCenter label side A
45-16733-SCenter label side B
The Amazing Rhythm AcesThird Rate Romance / Mystery Train
Vinyl pressings
Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train
by The Amazing Rhythm Aces · 1975
15 pressings6 countriesCountry RockSouthern RockRockFolk
Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train 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 Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train
13 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
16732-S ⓵ TIIIIIIRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 1
ABC-12078 16733-S-2 DND/BR/WSS TIRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 1
16732-S ⓵ TIIIIIIRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 2
16733-S ⓵ TIRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-16732-S)Label Side A
(45-16733-S)Label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABC-12078 16732-S 1A RFS/WSS S11Runout, Side A, Etched
ABC-12078 16733-S-1B DNP/RFS/WSS SS(Sideways) SSSRunout, Side B, Etched
45-16732-SLabel Side A
45-16733-SLabel Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ABC-12078 16732-S-1A RFS/WSS ssA-Side Runout Etching
ABC-12078 16733-S-1B DNP/RFS/WSS sB-Side Runout Etching
45-16732-SA-Side Label
45-16733-SB-Side Label
UK
July 11, 1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Records 1C 006-96 812First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 5C 006-96812First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Probe PROBE 113First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4066First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Goldies 45 D-27627", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABC-12078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records 1022-27627", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4066First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThird Rate Romance3:21
- BMystery Train2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC-12078.
How do I tell if my copy of Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-12078, ABC 4066, 1C 006-96 812, 5C 006-96812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 16732-A-S ② > and A̷B̷C̷ ̷1̷2̷0̷7̷8̷ ̷ 16335-X DNP/RB/USS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Third Rate Romance / Mystery Train 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.
