US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4719
- Format
- 7", Single
Bob WelchChurch
Vinyl pressings
Church
by Bob Welch · 1979
10 pressings7 countriesRock
Church was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Church
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YCL 16086 A-1 G BLAIR'S 1Side A runout, stamped & etched
YCL 16086 B-2 G 1Side B runout, stamped
YCL 16086ASide A label matrix
YCL 16086BSide B label matrix
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-11948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CP 11948ASide A Runout
CP 11948BSide B Runout
CP-11948ASide A Label
CP-11948BSide B Label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11948First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records 4719First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-85910First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4719First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records P-4719First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChurch3:06
- BHere Comes The Night3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Church are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Church are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Church first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4719.
How do I tell if my copy of Church is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4719, P-4719, CL 16086, CP-11948) 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 Church 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.
