US
August 1966- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse PH-504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P-66-7006 A NBRMatrix side A
P-66-7007B NBRMatrix side B
P-66-7006-ALabel side A
P-66-7007-BLabel side B
The ForumThe River Is Wide / I Fall In Love (All Over Again)
Vinyl pressings
The River Is Wide / I Fall In Love (All Over Again)
by The Forum · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
The River Is Wide was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 River Is Wide
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse PH-504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLM 10120London American Recordings HLM 10120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSM.7701A-side
MSM.7702B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLM 10120 / London American Recordings HLM 10120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records 2327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Penthouse PH-504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Penthouse PH-504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton P 16127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | London Records HL 101207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Mira Records 2327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Mira Records 2327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Mira Records 2327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Philips BF-3337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | B & C Records CB-1197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe River Is Wide2:45
- BI Fall In Love (All Over Again)2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The River Is Wide are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The River Is Wide are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was The River Is Wide first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK. One of them is Penthouse PH-504, released August 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of The River Is Wide is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PH-504, HLM 10120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-66-7006 A NBR and P-66-7007B NBR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The River Is Wide 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.