US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
The Roland Shaw OrchestraWestward Ho!
Vinyl pressings
Westward Ho!
by The Roland Shaw Orchestra · 1964
12 pressings5 countriesStage & Screen
Westward Ho! was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Westward Ho!
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Decca UK Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6065-1E UC JT 1Side A, Stamped
ZAL-6066-2E UC JT 8BSide B, Stamped
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 44045
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFSM 34045Decca PFSM.34045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS4045
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM 34045 / Decca PFSM.34045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Decca PFS4045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | UK | Decca PFS 44045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | UK | Decca PFS 4045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records SP 44045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records SP 44045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca PFS 4045LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/4504LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ 8195LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Decca PFS 4045LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records SP 44045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Riders In The Sky2:20
- A2The Yellow Rose Of Texas1:54
- A3High Noon3:45
- A4The Big Country2:04
- A5Streets Of Laredo3:20
- A6Don't Fence Me In2:30
- B1Wagon Wheels3:40
- B2She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain2:00
- B3Red River Valley3:45
- B4The Magnificent Seven2:16
- B5I Am An Old Cowhand2:35
- B6Tumbling Tumbleweeds2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Westward Ho! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Westward Ho! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1969.
When was Westward Ho! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, New Zealand, Spain. One of them is London Records SP 44045.
How do I tell if my copy of Westward Ho! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44045, PFS 44045, PFS 4045, PFSM 34045) 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 Westward Ho! 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.