US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-58863-G2A-side runout, etched
45-58417-G2B-side runout, etched
45-58863A-side label
45-58417B-side label
Bobbie GentryLouisiana Man / Courtyard
Vinyl pressings
Louisiana Man / Courtyard
by Bobbie Gentry · 1968
15 pressings9 countriesFolk RockAcousticSouthern RockCountry Rock
Louisiana Man / Courtyard was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Louisiana Man / Courtyard
13 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-58863-G2#2/IAM\Runout A-side version 1
/IAM\ 45-58417-G2Runout B-side version 1
45-58863-F1 I A MRunout A-side version 2
45-58417-F1#2 I A MRunout B-side version 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-58863-F-3· 2 ✲Runout A, etched except stamped: 2 ✲
45-58417-F-3· 1 ✲Runout B, etched except stamped: 1 ✲
45-58863Label A
45-58417Label B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-58863-F-3- 1 ✲A-Side Runout Etching
45-58417-F-3- 1 ✲B-Side Runout Etching
45-58863A-Side Label
45-58417B-Side Label
UK
April 1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 58863-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
F 58417-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Canada | Capitol Records 2147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Greece | Capitol Records CL 15544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL(I) 15544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 2147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records P 2147First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2147First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15544First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records F 21477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.21477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALouisiana Man2:35
- BCourtyard2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louisiana Man / Courtyard are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Louisiana Man / Courtyard are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Louisiana Man / Courtyard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2147.
How do I tell if my copy of Louisiana Man / Courtyard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2147, P 2147, CL 15544, CP-8325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-58863-G2 and 45-58417-G2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Louisiana Man / Courtyard 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.
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