US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-494
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-494-Z3 ─◁Side A runout etched
ST-2-494-Z3 ─◁Side B runout etched
ST1-494Side A label
ST2-494Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Patchwork
by Bobbie Gentry · 1971
17 pressings11 countriesCountry BluesDelta BluesSoulFolk
Patchwork was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Patchwork
15 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-494
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-494
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-494
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-494-Z2 #2 0Runout: A Side
ST-2-494-Z2 #1 0Runout: B Side
ST1-494Label: A Side
ST2-494Label: B Side
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-494
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-494-Z2 #2 0Runout: A Side
ST-2-494-Z2 #3 0Runout: B Side
ST1-494Label: A Side
ST2-494Label: B Side
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 494Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 80516
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E-STE1-494Label - side A, in parentheses
E-STE2-494Label - side B, in parentheses
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-80 516 / Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CP - 80290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records ST 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 494 / Capitol Records ST.494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-1097LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 494 / Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 80516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SW-8-0494LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1.1Benjamin3:39
- A1.2Interlude0:40
- A2.1Marigolds And Tangerines2:05
- A2.2Interlude0:37
- A3.1Billy The Kid2:03
- A3.2Interlude0:37
- A4.1Beverly3:04
- A4.2Interlude0:42
- A5.1Miss Clara / Azusa Sue4:19
- A5.2Interlude0:22
- A6But I Can't Get Back3:30
- B1.1Jeremiah5:20
- B1.2Interlude0:52
- B2Belinda3:59
- B3Mean Stepmama Blues3:50
- B4.1Your Number One Fan2:32
- B4.2Interlude0:21
- B5Somebody Like Me3:25
- B6Lookin' In4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Patchwork are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Patchwork are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Patchwork first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-494.
How do I tell if my copy of Patchwork is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-494, E-ST 494, 1 C 062-80 516, CP - 80290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-494-Z3 ─◁ and ST-2-494-Z3 ─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Patchwork 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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