US
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland 3816
- Format
- LP, Album · Keel Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 A [union jack] 3816-WK -577 SIDE 1- 1369-1A-Side Runout Etching
1 A [union jack] 3816-WK-577-SIDE 2-1369-2B-Side Runout Etching
Various ArtistsThe Rescuers
Vinyl pressings
The Rescuers
by Various Artists · 1977
19 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackStoryChildren'sStage & Screen
The Rescuers was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Rescuers
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland 3816
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
3816-WW-577 SIDE 1Side A etched
3816-WW-577 SIDE 2Side B etched
US
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland 1369
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1369-WW-577-SIDE1Side A Runout - Etched
1369-WW-577 SIDE2Side B Runout - Etched
US
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland 3816
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
3816-WW-577 SIDE 1Side A etched
3816-WW-577 SIDE 2Side B etched
US
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland 1369
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1369-WW-577 SIDE1 R̶E̶-̶1̶Runout side A
1369-WW-577-SIDE 2Runout side B
US
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland 1369
- Format
- LP, Album · Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
3 A [union jack] 1369-WK-577 SIDE 1Side A, runout
2 A [union jack] 1369-WK-577-SIDE 2Side B, runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Disneyland 1369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Disneyland 3816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Disneyland DQ 1369First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Disneyland DQ 1369First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Philippines | Disneyland DL-2431 / Disneyland 1369First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | UK | Pickwick Records SHM 936 / Disneyland SHM 936First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | UK | Disneyland/Vista Records & Tapes WD 023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Disneyland SHM 936 / Pickwick Records SHM 936First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 1369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 3816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 3816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 1369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 3816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 1369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 1369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Disneyland DKL 8LP | LP |
| 1982 | South Africa | Disneyland DFK 11LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Journey
- A2Rescue Aid Society
- A3Tomorrow Is Another Day
- B1Someone's Waiting For You
- B2Tomorrow Is Another Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rescuers are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Rescuers are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was The Rescuers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Disneyland 3816, released May 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rescuers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3816, 1369, SHM 936, WD 023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 A [union jack] 3816-WK -577 SIDE 1- 1369-1 and 1 A [union jack] 3816-WK-577-SIDE 2-1369-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rescuers 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.
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