France
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 110031 J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Tony Christie(Is This The Way To) Amarillo / I Did What I Did For Maria
Vinyl pressings
(Is This The Way To) Amarillo / I Did What I Did For Maria
by Tony Christie · 1973
11 pressings4 countriesPop
(Is This The Way To) Amarillo was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | MCA Records 110031 JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 101 833 / MCA Records 101 833 - 1007", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 101 833 / MCA Records 101 833 - 1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | MCA Records MCA 7097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Old Gold OG 92127" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | Old Gold OG 92127" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | Old Gold OG 92127" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | Old Gold OG 92127", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | MCA Records 259 552-77" | 7" |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 257 902-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 92127", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A(Is This The Way To) Amarillo3:12
- BI Did What I Did For Maria3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Is This The Way To) Amarillo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of (Is This The Way To) Amarillo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.
When was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is MCA Records 110031 J.
How do I tell if my copy of (Is This The Way To) Amarillo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 110031 J) 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 (Is This The Way To) Amarillo 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.
