US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Billy Joe RoyalTulsa
Vinyl pressings
Tulsa
by Billy Joe Royal · 1970
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFunk / SoulBluesFolk
Tulsa 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 Tulsa
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 154116Side A label
JZSP 154115Side B label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4-45289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45289First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45289First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 73027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 73027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 73027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 4-452897", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-452897", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATulsa3:36
- BPick Up The Pieces2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tulsa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tulsa are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Tulsa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia 4-45289.
How do I tell if my copy of Tulsa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45289) 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 Tulsa 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.