US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
The Irish RoversThe Life Of The Rover
Vinyl pressings
The Life Of The Rover
by The Irish Rovers · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
The Life Of The Rover was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Life Of The Rover
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-12198Matrix A
7 12199◆Matrix B
7 12198 3 2Runout A, stamped
7 12199 3 2Runout B, stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MUP 406
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-12198-1BA-Side
MG-12199-1BB-Side
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 7-5157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Decca DL 7-5157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | MCA Records MUP 406First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca MUPS 406LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records DL 75157LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records Maps 1911LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Decca DL75157LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fifi O'Toole2:19
- A2Pleasant And Delightful2:46
- A3Orange Nickelodeon3:14
- A4King Of The Fairies2:30
- A5Molecatcher1:56
- A6Winkin, Blinkin And Nod2:45
- B1Sullivan's John2:44
- B2Bunclody Cuckoo3:18
- B3Sam Hall3:18
- B4Banks Of Newfoundland3:20
- B5The Life Of The Rover2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Life Of The Rover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Life Of The Rover are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1980.
When was The Life Of The Rover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 75157.
How do I tell if my copy of The Life Of The Rover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75157, MUP 406, DL 7-5157) 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 Life Of The Rover 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.
