US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Minit 32055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UA 2990
UA 2553
UA-2990 15828"15828" mirrored
UA2553 (Ƨ) 15849"15849" mirrored
Bobby WomackCalifornia Dreamin'
Vinyl pressings
California Dreamin'
by Bobby Womack · 1969
12 pressings7 countriesFunk / Soul
California Dreamin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 California Dreamin'
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Minit 32055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing (MR)
- Runout / matrix
UA 2990 △73915Side A runout
UA 2553 △73916Side B runout
UA 2990Side A label
UA 2553Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Minit 32055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UA 2990Side A label
UA 2553Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Minit 32055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
UA2990 MR Δ73915A-Side Runout Etching
UA 2553 MR Δ73916B-Side Runout Etching
UA 2990A-Side Label
UA 2553B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Minit 32055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
UA2990 - 12JJ?Side A runout
UA2553 - J2JJ2Side B runout
UA 2990Side A label
UA 2553Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Minit S-32055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Bellsound Stamped
- Runout / matrix
UAST 2990A-side label
UAST 2553B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Imperial IRK-2774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Minit MT. 32055First year7" | 7" |
| 1969 | Japan | Liberty LR-2184First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 32055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Minit 32055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Minit 32055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Minit 32055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Minit 32055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Minit 32055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Minit S-32055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Minit MLF 11012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Liberty LIF 527 F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACalifornia Dreamin'3:32
- BBaby! You Oughta Think It Over2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Dreamin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of California Dreamin' are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was California Dreamin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Minit 32055.
How do I tell if my copy of California Dreamin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 32055, S-32055, MLF 11012, IRK-2774) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA 2990 and UA 2553. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California Dreamin' 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.
