UK
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15620
- Format
- 7", Single
Candi StatonI'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String
Vinyl pressings
I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String
by Candi Staton · 1969
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String 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 I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15620
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 006-80.238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 1460Capitol Records 3C 006-80238 M
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Capitol Records F 1460 / Capitol Records 3C 006-80238 MFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15620First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15620First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records 725997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-802387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Fame 14607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Fame 14607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Fame P-14607", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Fame 14607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI'm Just A Prisoner3:10
- BHeart On A String3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, France, Italy. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15620, released November 28, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15620, 2C 006-80.238, F 1460) 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 I'm Just A Prisoner / Heart On A String 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.
