As far as I know, there are at least 8 versions of the UK vinyl pressing of The River.
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Version 1:
- Sunburst labels
- No label code on labels
- "Made In England" at the bottom of labels
- No double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "S CBS 88510" on right side in large font
-- "S CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "S CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in small font
Discogs
Version 2:
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- "Made In England" at the bottom of labels
- No double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "S CBS 88510" on right side in large font
-- "S CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "S CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in small font
My copy
Version 3:
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- "Made In England" at the bottom of labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "S CBS 88510" on left side in small font
-- "S CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "S CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in large font
My copy
Version 4:
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- "Made In England" at the bottom of labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "CBS 88510" on left side in small font
-- "CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in large font
My copy | Discogs
Version 5:
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- Nothing at the bottom of labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "CBS 88510" on left side in small font
-- "CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in large font
My copy
Version 6:
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- "CBS & CBS INC." at the bottom of labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "CBS 88510" on left side in small font
-- "CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in large font
My copy
Version 7:
- Red labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- "CBS AND CBS INC." at the bottom of labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "CBS 88510" on left side in small font
-- "CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in large font
Discogs (a promo copy)
Version 8:
- Red labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on labels
- Nothing at the bottom of labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- Catalog numbers on labels:
-- "CBS 88510" on left side in small font
-- "CBS 84622" (disc 1) or "CBS 84623" (disc 2) on right side in large font
My copy
Notes:
- I think I listed all the versions in the correct chronological order
- Please have a look at your copies and tell me if you have one that's any different from the ones I listed.
Hype stickers:
There is one hype sticker that I've seen with many copies of version 3. I've also seen it with one copy of version 4 on eBay, but I need to see more such copies to be sure that this is not a mistake (someone swapped sleeves).
Promo stamps:
Some copies of version 3 (B.L.'s copy below, My copy) have a promo stamp on the rear cover, sometimes on the top-left corner and sometimes on the bottom-left corner. It reads "PROPERTY OF CBS / DEMONSTRATION ONLY / Not For Sale".
Inner sleeves:
Based on the copies I've seen, there seems to be 3 types of inner sleeves, distinguished by the cut at the top (see below scans).
Version 1: comes with type 1 inner sleeves
Version 2: comes with type 1 inner sleeves
Version 3: comes with type 1 and type 2 inner sleeves
Version 4: comes with type 1 inner sleeves
Version 5: comes with type 1 inner sleeves
Version 6: comes with type 1 and type 3 inner sleeves
Version 7: ???
Version 8: comes with type 2 and type 3 inner sleeves
Inner sleeve
UK Springsteen discography inserts:
Based on the copies I've seen, some versions come with the 4-album discography insert; none come with the 7-album discography insert. However, I have seen some copies of version 3 with a 4-album discography insert that has a "YOU'VE GOT TO BE BOSS TO BE THE 'BOSS'" header.
Version 1: no discography insert
Version 2: comes with a 4-album discography insert type 1
Version 3: comes with a 4-album discography insert type 1 or type 2
Version 4: comes with a 4-album discography insert type 1
Version 5: comes with a 4-album discography insert type 1
Version 6: comes with a 4-album discography insert type 1
Version 7: ???
Version 8: no discography insert
4-album discography insert type 1 (front/back)
4-album discography insert type 2 (front)
7-album discography insert (front/back)
UK LP variants: The River
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Re: UK LP variants: The River
I discovered a new version (version 1 above) and bought some that I didn't have, so I decided to update this thread with more scans and details.
Re: UK LP variants: The River
Version 3 promo stamped
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Re: UK LP variants: The River
Good find. I updated the original post accordingly.B.L. wrote:Version 3 promo stamped
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Re: UK LP variants: The River
I recieved a promo stamped copy of version 3, but the stamp has a different position on the rear sleeve. Main post updated accordingly.eddy_wehbe wrote:Good find. I updated the original post accordingly.B.L. wrote:Version 3 promo stamped