UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Castaway Records TR 1Castaway Records TR1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TR 1 A1 ARUN N̶̷I̶̷C̶̷ 4̶̷ A1A-Side - Etched
CA-Side - Stamped
TR 1 B1 N̶̷I̶̷C̶̷ 4̶̷ B1B-Side - Etched
ΛB-Side - Stamped
Tom RobinsonBack In The Old Country
Vinyl pressings
Back In The Old Country
by Tom Robinson · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
Back In The Old Country was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Back In The Old Country
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Castaway Records TRT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-68181Castaway Records PB-68181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-68181RCA Victor PB-68181
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 68182Castaway Records PC 68182
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA C-PC-68182-A S/NA-side run-out, stamped/etched
RCA C-PC-68182-B S/NB-side run-out, stamped/etched
PC 68182-ASide A label
PC 68182-BSide B label
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 68181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NKAS 39328Label side A
NKAS 39329Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | RCA PB-68181 / Castaway Records PB-68181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PB-68181 / RCA Victor PB-68181First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PC 68182 AF12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PC 68182 / Castaway Records PC 68182First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 68181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 68181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA PC 68182First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA PB-68181 / Castaway Records PB-68181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Castaway Records TB 68181 / Polygram TB 68181First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Castaway Records TR 1 / Castaway Records TR1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Castaway Records TRT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABack In The Old Country3:25
- BBegging2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back In The Old Country are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Back In The Old Country are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Back In The Old Country first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Castaway Records TR 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Back In The Old Country is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TR 1, TRT 1, PB-68181, PC 68182) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TR 1 A1 ARUN N̶̷I̶̷C̶̷ 4̶̷ A1 and C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back In The Old Country 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.
