UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2595 - 1Runout, A-side, stamped
7TCA 2596 - 1Runout, B-side, stamped
The SeekersMorningtown Ride
Vinyl pressings
Morningtown Ride
by The Seekers · 1966
12 pressings4 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Morningtown Ride 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 Morningtown Ride
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2595 - 1 RD KT 2Runout, A-side, stamped
7TCA 2596 - 1 GP KT 3Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Centre
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · 4 Prong Centre
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8522Columbia SEGO-8522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2595 KTSide A runout stamped
7TCA 2596 KTSide B runout stamped
7TCA2595Side A label
7TCA2596Side B label
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8522 / Columbia SEGO-8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 8060First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM.8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM. 8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SEG 8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SEG 8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SEG 8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SEG 8522First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia SEG 85227", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia SEG 85227", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia SEG 85227", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Morningtown Ride
- A2Red Rubber Ball
- B1Walk With Me
- B2We're Moving On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Morningtown Ride are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Morningtown Ride are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Morningtown Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia SEG 8522.
How do I tell if my copy of Morningtown Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEG 8522, SEGO 8522, DB (I) 8060, SEGM.8522) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCA 2595 - 1 and 7TCA 2596 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Morningtown Ride 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.
