Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MAM 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 48 894Side A
ZXDR 48 895Side B
Watson T. BrowneOn The Road Again
Vinyl pressings
On The Road Again
by Watson T. Browne · 1971
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
On The Road Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 On The Road Again
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MAM 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-48894-1 S-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
ZXDR-48895-1 S Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
ZXDR 48 894Label side A
ZXDR 48 895Label side B
UK
March 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48894-T1-1CSide A, stamped
XDR-48895-T1-1CSide B, stamped
XDR 48894Label Side A
XDR 48895Label Side B
UK
March 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48894-T1-1CSide A, stamped
XDR-48895-T1-1CSide B, stamped
XDR 48894Label Side A
XDR 48895Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- MAM 3609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- MAM 3609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | MAM MAM 16 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | MAM 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | MAM 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | MAM MAM 16First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | MAM MO 1134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | MAM 3609First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | MAM 3609First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | MAM 45-3609First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | MAM MAM 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | MAM MAM 16First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | MAM 6101 6557", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOn The Road Again2:20
- BFeeling Bad2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are there?
11 vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was On The Road Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is MAM 16.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Road Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 16, MAM 16, 3609, 45-3609) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR 48 894 and ZXDR 48 895. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Road Again 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.