US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 42044Roulette SR-42044
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RSD 555 A¹ Bell Sound sf AB 2/70Runout side A
RSD 555 B¹ Bell Sound sf AB 2/70Runout side B
RSD-555-ALabel side A
RSD-555-BLabel side B
Tommy James & The ShondellsTravelin'
Vinyl pressings
Travelin'
by Tommy James & The Shondells · 1970
12 pressings9 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRock
Travelin' 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 Travelin'
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Roulette SR 42044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RSD 555A4... Bell Sound sf 1 .P XT 1Runout Side A
RSD 555B2... Bell Sound sf A3 P T 2Runout Side B
RSD-555-ALabel Side A
RSD-555-BLabel Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR42044Roulette SR-42044
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RSD 555 A¹ Bell Sound sƒ AB2/70A etched, ¹ Bell Sound stamped
RSD 555 B¹ Bell Sound sƒ AB2/70B etched, ¹ Bell Sound stamped
RSD-555-AA label
RSD-555-BB label
South Africa
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RS 42044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSD 555 A PD4Side A: Etched
RSD 555 B bell sound sfSide B: Etched
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- RGE USLP 6246Roulette USLP 6246
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XRLS-1.356Label Side A
XRLS-1.357Label Side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 42044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR-42044A. XT.Side A runout, etched
SR-42044B. XT.Side B runout, etched
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | RGE USLP 6246 / Roulette USLP 6246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Roulette SR 42044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Chile | Producciones Fermata LF - 164 - XXFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | France | Roulette SLVLXR 507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Roulette SLVLXR 507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Roulette SR 42044 / Jolly Hi-Fi Records SR 42044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Roulette SR 42044 / Roulette SR-42044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Roulette SR42044 / Roulette SR-42044First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Roulette SR 42044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Roulette RS 42044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2351LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 2182LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bloody Water4:44
- A2Red Rover2:40
- A3Candy Maker3:35
- A4She2:03
- A5Talkin' & Signifyin'2:43
- B1Travelin'3:45
- B2Gotta Get Back To You3:07
- B3Early In The Mornin'3:15
- B4Moses & Me2:50
- B5Kelly Told Anne3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Travelin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Travelin' are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Travelin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, South Africa, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette SR 42044.
How do I tell if my copy of Travelin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 42044, SR42044, RS 42044, USLP 6246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RSD 555 A¹ Bell Sound sf AB 2/70 and RSD 555 B¹ Bell Sound sf AB 2/70. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Travelin' 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.
