US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-23537-MOLabel Side A
A-23538-MOLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Roundabout
by Yes · 1972
22 pressings13 countriesProg RockRock
Roundabout was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Roundabout
19 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2854
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-23537-1 SM 12•13•71 AT [SRC logo]Runout side A, variant 1
A-23538-1 [SRC logo] ATRunout side B, variant 1
A-23537-2 12·13·71 AT [SRC logo]Runout side A, variant 2
A-23538-1 SM [SRC logo] ATRunout side B, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · PL - Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-23537-3 PP ATSide A runout, variant 1
A-23538-3 PP ATSide B runout, variant 1
A-23537-4 PP ATSide A runout, variant 2
A-23538-3 PP ATSide B runout, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Clear Yellow
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-23537-4 AT/AP 12-16-71A-side runout (Stereo)
A-23537-2 12-21-71 AT [SRC logo]B-side runout (Mono)
ST-A-23537 SPA-side label (Stereo)
A-23537 SPB-side label (Mono)
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 31.926Music Hall 31.926
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31926 1Stamped on side 1 runout
31926 2Stamped on side 2 runout
MH-31.926/1Label Side 1
MH-31.926/2Label Side 2
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-10008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Atlantic 31.926 / Music Hall 31.926First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Atlantic 45-10008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | ATCO Records 2091178First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic AT-2854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic AT 2854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 10133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10133 (2854)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-1119AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Mexico | Atlantic G-1121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Atlantic 2091 178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Atlantic ATL 92First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 577First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Atlantic HS-826 / Hispavox HS-826First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic OS-131407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic OS-131407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ARoundabout3:27
- BLong Distance Runaround3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roundabout are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Roundabout are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was Roundabout first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2854.
How do I tell if my copy of Roundabout is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2854, 31.926, 45-10008, 2091178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-23537-MO and A-23538-MO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roundabout 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.
