UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6447
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIPX 1836A Side Label
WIPX 1837B Side Label
The MelodiansRivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross
Vinyl pressings
Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross
by The Melodians · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6447
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6447 A-1U WIPX 1836-1UA Side Label
PORKY WIP 6447 B-1U WIPX 1837-1UB Side Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6447
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6447 A-1U WIPX 1836-1USide A Runout
WIP 6447 B-1U WIPX 1837-1USide B Runout
WIPX 1836Side A Label
WIPX 1837Side B Label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Island Records K7153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 15 681 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15681 A-1/78S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷Runout A, stamped
15681 B-1/78S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷Runout B, stamped
S 15 681 ALabel A
S 15 681 BLabel B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 15 681 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
15681 A-1/78S Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
15681 B-1/78S Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 15 681 ALabel A
S 15 681 BLabel B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Island Records K7153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Island Records 15 681 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Island Records 15 681 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Island Records 15681 / Island Records 15 681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Island Records K 7153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records WIP 6447First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records WIP 6447First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records WIP 6447First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Island Records 15 681 AT / Eau Jeune Sommerhit '797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Island Records WIP 264477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARivers Of Babylon
- BMany Rivers To Cross
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records WIP 6447.
How do I tell if my copy of Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6447, K7153, 15 681 AT, 15681) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIPX 1836 and WIPX 1837. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rivers Of Babylon / Many Rivers To Cross 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.