UK
November 12, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-50094-T1-1CRunout side A
DR-50307-T1-1CRunout side B
DR 50094Label side A
DR 50307Label side B
The MarmaladeBack On The Road
Vinyl pressings
Back On The Road
by The Marmalade · 1971
17 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
Back On The Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Back On The Road
14 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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
November 12, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca 105/26 310-Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR 50.094Label matrix side A
DR 50.307Label matrix side B
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca 84.022
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-50094 Manufactured In GermanySide A stamped
ZDR-50307-II Manufactured In GermanySide B stamped
Greece
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-GD 5188
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105/26 310-YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Decca 84.022First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Decca F.13251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Decca F 13251First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Decca P-F 13251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Singapore | Decca F 13251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Decca FM.7524First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 13251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 13251First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-97787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y-97787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABack On The Road
- BLove Is Hard To Re-Arrange
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back On The Road are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Back On The Road are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Back On The Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F 13251, released November 12, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Back On The Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13251, 105/26 310-Y, 84.022, DL 25 485) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-50094-T1-1C and DR-50307-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back On The Road 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.
