US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6347
- Format
- LP, Album · 53
- Runout / matrix
Side A Runout: A-1 <-> PD-1-6347-AS
Side B Runout: A-1 <-> PD-1-6347-BS
Bobby CaldwellCarry On
Vinyl pressings
Carry On
by Bobby Caldwell · 1982
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Carry On was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Carry On
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6347
- Format
- LP, Album · 26
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6347
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 538
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 2391538 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout A
160 2391538 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout B
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20MM 9037
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20MM9037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
20MM-9037A B-1-22 FED 2Side A, Stamped Runout
20MM-9037B A-2-1Side B, Stamped Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Polydor PD-1-6347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2391 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 20MM 9037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 20MM9037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 20MM 9037First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2391 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1All Of My Love3:29
- A2Sunny Hills4:26
- A3Loving You3:40
- A4Words4:30
- B1Catwalk4:45
- B2Jamaica5:02
- B3You Belong To Me3:12
- B4Carry On3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carry On are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carry On are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Carry On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, France, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6347.
How do I tell if my copy of Carry On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6347, 2391 538, 20MM 9037, 20MM9037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A Runout: A-1 <-> PD-1-6347-AS and Side B Runout: A-1 <-> PD-1-6347-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carry On 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.
