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The Pogues – Rum Sodomy & The Lash
1985 · UK · Stiff Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- SEEZ 58 A-1U-1-1-1CSEEZ 58 A-1U-1-1 · ·SEEZ 58 A - 2U - 1 - 1 - GRAEMESEEZ 58 A- 1U-1- 1 · ·
- Runout — side B
- SEEZ 58 B-1U-1-3---SEEZ 58 B-1U-1-3 ·· ·SEEZ 58 B - 2U - 1 - 1 -SEEZ 58 B - 2U - 1 - 2 -SEEZ 58 B - 2U - 1 - 1 ⋅⋅
- Rights society
- MCPS/BIEM
- Recorded At
- Elephant Studios
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
Specifications
- Artist
- The Pogues
- Style
- Folk Rock, Celtic, Punk
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Stiff Records
- Catalog number
- SEEZ 58
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1The Sick Bed Of Cúchulainn
- A2The Old Main Drag
- A3Wild Cats Of Kilkenny
- A4I'm A Man You Don't Meet Every Day
- A5A Pair Of Brown Eyes
- A6Sally MacLennane
- B1Dirty Old Town
- B2Jesse James
- B3Navigator
- B4Billy's Bones
- B5The Gentleman Soldier
- B6And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
- Producer
- Elvis Costello
- Engineer
- Nick Robbins
- Engineer
- Paul Scully
- Artwork [Heads]
- Peter Mennim
- Painting [Original Painting]
- Théodore Géricault
- Photography By
- Cindy Palmano
About this record
The UK pressing of Rum Sodomy & The Lash carries a publishing quirk that separates it from other 1985 editions: track A4 credits Terry Gilkyson by name, while reissues and alternate pressings attribute it to traditional arrangement. Stamped at EMI Records with the catalogue SEEZ 58, this original Stiff Records LP shows the rectangular Stiff logo on both center labels—a detail absent from later variants.
With 1531 collectors actively seeking it against 5202 who own a copy, demand remains steady for a record that defined the Pogues' Celtic-punk sound on its first release.
What drives its value
The UK original commands a price spread reflecting condition sensitivity: from 39.02 USD in Mint down to 17.65 USD for the lowest current asking price across 24 active listings. A VG+ copy sits at 26.70 USD, while VG grades trade around 18.48 USD—a meaningful drop that rewards careful storage and handling.
The want-to-have ratio of 1531 to 5202 suggests moderate scarcity rather than extreme rarity, yet the 1985 UK pressing holds its value better than the German variant (catalogue 6.26202, same year) because the publishing credit anomaly on track A4 makes the UK edition the documented first pressing. Condition drives pricing more than availability: the gap between Mint and VG represents a collector's premium for preservation.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this UK pressing by the catalogue number SEEZ 58 on the front cover and spine. The dead-wax runout will read either SEEZ 58 A-1U-1-1-1C or SEEZ 58 B-1U-1-3--- (or variants with dot marks: SEEZ 58 A-1U-1-1 · · and SEEZ 58 B-1U-1-3 ·· ·), all stamped by EMI Records.
The center labels display a rectangular Stiff Records logo, not a circular one. Check the inner sleeve for lyrics and verify the A4 track credit reads Terry Gilkyson rather than Trad.
Arranged By The Pogues—this distinguishes the UK first pressing. Grade by vinyl surface (hairline scratches drop from Mint to NM; light play marks move it to VG+), sleeve condition (creasing, seam splits, foxing on the inner), and label condition (spindle marks, writing).
No barcode appears on this original; its absence is correct.
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Release notes
Recorded at Elephant Studios London.
Inner sleeve with lyrics.
Rectangular "Stiff" logo on center labels.
Published by: Stiff Music Ltd. — A1 - A3, A5, A6, B2, B4, B5 Mont Clare Music — A4 Robins Music — B1 Copyright Control — B3 Island Music Ltd./Roberton Brown Associates — B6
Note this version credits track A4 to Terry Gilkyson, whereas other versions credit Trad. Arranged By The Pogues.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Why does the UK pressing credit Terry Gilkyson on track A4 when others don't?
The release notes confirm that the UK SEEZ 58 pressing credits track A4 to Terry Gilkyson, whereas other versions credit it as Trad. Arranged By The Pogues. This publishing difference reflects the original UK label's contractual obligations and makes the UK pressing the documented first edition of the song as released by Stiff Records.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does that compare to lower grades?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 26.70 USD. A VG grade drops to 18.48 USD, and a G+ grade falls to 10.27 USD. These are estimates as of the guide's last update; actual market prices vary with supply and buyer demand, but the VG+ figure represents a sweet spot where light play is visible but the record remains sonically clean.
Is the German pressing (catalogue 6.26202) worth less than the UK original?
The German pressing shares the same 1985 release year and Stiff Records label, but lacks the publishing credit anomaly on A4 that defines the UK first pressing. Collectors prioritize the UK SEEZ 58 because the Terry Gilkyson credit makes it the documented original; German copies typically command lower prices due to this secondary status, though exact figures for that variant are not provided in the current price guide.
What is the lowest price I should expect to see this record listed at?
The lowest current asking price across 24 active listings is 17.65 USD. This figure represents the floor of the current market; most copies are priced higher depending on condition. A Mint copy reaches 39.02 USD, so the range reflects how dramatically condition affects value on this pressing.
How many copies are typically for sale, and does that affect rarity?
Currently 24 copies are listed for sale, suggesting steady availability rather than scarcity. The want-to-have ratio (1531 want vs. 5202 have) indicates moderate collector interest—not a chase record, but one that holds its appeal. The UK pressing is more sought than the German variant because of the A4 credit difference, so availability may tighten if listings drop below 10.