UK
May 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 010
- Format
- Album, LP · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Cucumber Castle
by Bee Gees · 1970
56 pressings26 countriesBalladPop
Cucumber Castle was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Cucumber Castle
37 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 22 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383-010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2383010 A//2▽420 11 1
2383010 B//2▽420 11 3
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-327
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, CTH - Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST C701841-1B 1TRunout Side 1, variant 1
ST C701842-1A CTH 1TRunout Side 2, variant 1
ST C701841-1A CTH 1TRunout Side 1, variant 2
ST C701842-1A CTH 1T A2Runout Side 2, variant 2
US
May 1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-327
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-701841-A A MO MR LW SB △ △14596 AT WRunout Side A, etched, exc. MR logo, stamped
ST-C-701842-A A MO MR LW AT △ △14596-X oB WRunout Side B, etched, exc. MR logo, stamped
ST-C-701841-MOLabel Side A
ST-C-701842-MOLabel Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-327
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-701841-A LW CB AT WRunout A
ST-C-701842-A LW AT CB WRunout B
ST-C-701841 PRLabel A
ST-C-701842 PRLabel B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SD 33-327
- 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 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Austria | Polydor 2383 010First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1970 | Brazil | Polydor LPG 624.042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Brazil | Polydor LPG 624.042LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-327First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-327First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Costa Rica | Polydor 2383 010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2384 017First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1970 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2384 017LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1970 | Hong Kong | Polydor 2383 010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2383 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Polydor 2383-010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Spin SEL-933797 / Spin SEL-933,797First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Spin SEL-933797 / Spin 2383-010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | Polydor 2383 010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | ATCO Records SD 33-327First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | RSO 2394 125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Polygram, Tribiano 833 783-1/SEL-RG 2226LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 2383010 / Polydor 5922LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Spin L-33797 / Spin SEL-933797LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RSO 2479 217LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Singapore | Phoenix HTE 1001LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1If I Only Had My Mind On Something Else2:35
- A2I.O.I.O.2:58
- A3Then You Left Me3:13
- A4The Lord2:20
- A5I Was The Child3:15
- A6I Lay Down And Die3:36
- B1Sweetheart3:10
- B2Bury Me Down By The River3:26
- B3My Thing2:20
- B4The Chance Of Love2:29
- B5Turning Tide3:11
- B6Don't Forget To Remember3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cucumber Castle are there?
56 vinyl pressings of Cucumber Castle are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1970 and 1991.
When was Cucumber Castle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 010, released May 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Cucumber Castle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 010, 2383-010, SD 33-327, SEL-933797) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cucumber Castle 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.
