Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1002A-2 ✳T STEREORunout side A
DOL 1002A̶ B-1 ✳T STEREORunout side B
The Wolfe TonesRifles Of The IRA
Vinyl pressings
Rifles Of The IRA
by The Wolfe Tones · 1970
14 pressings5 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Rifles Of The IRA was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Rifles Of The IRA
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL 1002
- Format
- LP, Album · White/Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1002A-2 ✳T STEREOA-side runout (stamped)
DOL 1002A̶ B-1 ✳T STEREOB-side runout (stamped)
Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL 1002
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue label
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1002A-2 ✳T STEREOA-side runout
DOL 1002A̶ B-1 ✳T STEREOB-side runout
Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL 1002
- Format
- LP, Album · White/Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1002A-2 ✳T STEREOA-side runout (stamped)
DOL 1002A̶ B-1 ✳T STEREOB-side runout (stamped)
Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dolphin Records DOL 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DOL 1002A-2 ✳T STEREORun Out, Side A, Stamped
DOL 1002 ̷A̷-1 ✳T STEREORun Out, Side B, Stamped, Crossed A
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Master MALPS 325
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Master MALPS 325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Cynda Records CNS. 1008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Cynda Records CNS 1008 / Boot Records CNS 1008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Cynda Records CNS. 1008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Cynda Records CNS. 1008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15.498LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Dolphin Records DOL 1002LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Kelenn 6332 627LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Slievenamon3:55
- A2A Row In The Town = Erin Go Brath2:30
- A3God Save Ireland2:35
- A4The Sun Is Burning3:00
- A5Big Strong Man2:30
- A6I nGarran Na Bhile2:50
- A7Four Seasons2:40
- A8Rifles Of The I.R.A.2:35
- B1Skibereen2:45
- B2Sweet Carnlough Bay3:10
- B3Ships In Full Sail2:05
- B4Sean Treacy2:45
- B5Holy Ground2:30
- B6Uncle Nobby's Steamboat4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rifles Of The IRA are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rifles Of The IRA are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was Rifles Of The IRA first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Ireland, New Zealand. One of them is Dolphin Records DOL 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Rifles Of The IRA is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DOL 1002, MALPS 325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DOL 1002A-2 ✳T STEREO and DOL 1002A̶ B-1 ✳T STEREO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rifles Of The IRA 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.