US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34975
- Format
- LP, Album · withdrawn
- Runout / matrix
15 PAL-34975-1ABa-side, etched
15 PBL-34975-1ABb-side, etched
Vinyl pressings
Watermark
by Art Garfunkel · 1977
39 pressings23 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Watermark 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 Watermark
6 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 86032
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 86032 A 1 ASide A runout
S CBS 86032 B 1 ASide B runout
Canada
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34975
- Format
- LP, Album · withdrawn
- Runout / matrix
AL-34975-1A-2GA-side, etched
BL-34975-1A-2GAB-side, etched
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 86032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 01-86032-1A-1 PAL-34975-IC TML-MSide A runout
CBS 01-86032-1B-1 PBL-34975-IC TML-MSide B runout
Mexico
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CLS-5584
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CS-10294CBS LP-10.294
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 86032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5584First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS S CBS 86032First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34975First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10294 / CBS LP-10.294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia JC 34975First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Argentina | CBS 119.838 / Discos CBS 119.838LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 138057 / Discos CBS 138057LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia JC 34975LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS 86054 / CBS CBS 86054LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | CBS 86054LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 86054LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | CBS 86054LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | CBS 86054LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light NL 202LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | Union TD-2024LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | CBS 450378 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 34975LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 34975LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Crying In My Sleep4:04
- A2Marionette2:33
- A3Shine It On Me3:27
- A4Watermark2:44
- A5Saturday Suit3:25
- A6All My Love's Laughter3:58
- B1(What A) Wonderful World3:14
- B2Mr. Shuck 'n' Jive4:47
- B3Paper Chase2:40
- B4She Moved Through The Fair3:47
- B5Someone Else (1958)2:15
- B6Wooden Planes3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watermark are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Watermark are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Watermark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia JC 34975.
How do I tell if my copy of Watermark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 34975, S CBS 86032, CBS 86032, CLS-5584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 15 PAL-34975-1AB and 15 PBL-34975-1AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watermark 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.
