US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74062
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74062-A-1 CPRunout Side A, Etched
EKS-74062-B CPRunout Side B, Etched
STERLINGRunouts Both Sides, Stamped
EKS-74062-ALabel Side A
Tom RushClassic Rush
Vinyl pressings
Classic Rush
by Tom Rush · 1970
14 pressings6 countriesFolk RockCountry RockFolkRock
Classic Rush 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 Classic Rush
7 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74062
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS 74062 A-1 SP [SRC Logo] ESRTD81776A runout, etched, [SRC Logo] stamped
EKS 74062 B [SRC Logo] ESRTD 6176B runout, etched, [SRC Logo] stamped
EKS-74062-A SPLabel side A
EKS-74062-B SPLabel side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74062
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T 1 EKS 74062-A- CTH VSide A runout
T 1 EKS-74062-B-CTH STERLING VSide B runout
EKS-74062-ASide A label
EKS-74062-BSide B label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74062
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74062-A1
EKS-74062-B1
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74062
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A MX163819 EXS74062-1Side A - stamped
A MX163820 EXS74062-1Side B - stamped
MX163819Label Side A
MX163820Label Side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74062
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Elektra EKS-74062First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74062First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1970 | Japan | Elektra SWG-7504First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | Elektra EKS-74062First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74062First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74062First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74062First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74062LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Elektra EKS-74062 / Elektra 42073LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Elektra EKS-74062LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Elektra EKS-74062LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Elektra EKS-74062LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Elektra K 42073 / Elektra EKS 74062LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-74062LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1On The Road Again3:31
- A2The Cuckoo3:30
- A3Who Do You Love3:22
- A4Joshua Gone Barbados4:09
- A5Shadow Dream Song3:24
- A6Urge For Going5:50
- B1Galveston Flood5:17
- B2Love's Made A Fool Of Me2:11
- B3No Regrets/Rockport Sunday8:24
- B4Something In The Way She Moves3:25
- B5The Circle Game5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Classic Rush are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Classic Rush are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Classic Rush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra EKS-74062.
How do I tell if my copy of Classic Rush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-74062, SWG-7504) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS-74062-A-1 CP and EKS-74062-B CP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Classic Rush 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.
