UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6001 121
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
6001121 1F // 1 ∇ E 420 11 JAA side runout
6001121 2F // 1 ∇ E 420 12 JAB side runout
Van MorrisonBright Side Of The Road
Vinyl pressings
Bright Side Of The Road
by Van Morrison · 1979
16 pressings12 countriesFolk RockRhythm & BluesClassic RockRock
Bright Side Of The Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bright Side Of The Road
16 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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
September 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6001 121
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
6001121 1F//1▽E420 1 1 2 JASide A runout, stamped/etched
6001121 2F//1▽E420 1 1 2 JASide B runout, stamped/etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WBS-49086 XCA-8846-S-LW1- 1 ✲Runout side A, etched, except [1 ✲] stamped
WBS-49086 XCA-8846-DJ-LW2- 1 ✲Runout side B, etched, except [1 ✲] stamped
(XCA8846S)Label side-A
(XCA8864)Label side-B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6001 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6001 121 1
6001 121 2
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086 C
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6001 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086 CFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Europe | Mercury 6001 121First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | India | Mercury 6001 121First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mercury 6001 121First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1979 | Japan | Mercury SFL-2450First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1979 | Japan | Mercury SFL-2450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Mercury 6001 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Mercury 6001 121First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6001 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Mercury 6001 121First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086First year7", Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 6001 121First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABright Side Of The Road3:40
- BRolling Hills2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bright Side Of The Road are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Bright Side Of The Road are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Bright Side Of The Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 6001 121, released September 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Bright Side Of The Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6001 121, WBS 49086, WBS 49086 C, SFL-2450) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6001121 1F // 1 ∇ E 420 11 JA and 6001121 2F // 1 ∇ E 420 12 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bright Side Of The Road 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.
