Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 006-07208
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
The ShadowsRiders In The Sky
Vinyl pressings
Riders In The Sky
by The Shadows · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesSoft RockClassic RockRock
Riders In The Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Riders In The Sky
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-07208First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 12657", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Colombia | EMI 4610317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-07 208 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-07 2087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | EMI EMI 50277", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | EMI EMI 50277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1043Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006 07208 F7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-007208 / EMI 10 C 006-007.2087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-072087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 50277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 50277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 50277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 50277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARiders In The Sky
- BRusk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Riders In The Sky are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Riders In The Sky are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Riders In The Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands. One of them is EMI 1A 006-07208.
How do I tell if my copy of Riders In The Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-07208) 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 Riders In The Sky 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.
