France
1984- Label and catalog number
- New Rose Records ROSE 45
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ ROSE 45 ARunout side A, etched
MPO Ʈ ROSE 45 BRunout side B, etched
True WestDrifters
Vinyl pressings
Drifters
by True West · 1984
10 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockAlternative RockRock
Drifters 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 Drifters
5 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Zippo Records ZONG 004
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- PVC Records PVC 8921
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PVC 8921-A RE-1 HUBSide A, Etched
PVC 8921-B RE-1 HUBSide B, Etched
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks POW 6096
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PVC 8921
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Powderworks POW 6096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Passport Records PVC 8921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 45First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Zippo Records ZONG 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | PVC Records PVC 8921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | PVC Records PVC 8921LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 45LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Japan | Victor VIL-6170LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Victor VIL-6170LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40281LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Look Around4:21
- A2At Night They Speak3:19
- A3Speak Easy3:27
- A4Shot You Down3:27
- A5What About You4:45
- B1Hold On4:44
- B2And Then The Rain4:23
- B3Backroad Bridge Song (What Could I Say)2:57
- B4Ain't No Hangman2:57
- B5Morning Light3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drifters are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Drifters are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Drifters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is New Rose Records ROSE 45.
How do I tell if my copy of Drifters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ROSE 45, ZONG 004, PVC 8921, POW 6096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO Ʈ ROSE 45 A and MPO Ʈ ROSE 45 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drifters 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.