UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1056
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1056 A-2U R 1Side A runout
CAS 1056 B-2U R 1Side B runout
CAS 1056ASide A label in parentheses
CAS 1056BSide B label in parentheses
Capability BrownFrom Scratch
Vinyl pressings
From Scratch
by Capability Brown · 1972
14 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
From Scratch was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 From Scratch
14 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
May 17, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1056
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, Album, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1056 A-1USide A (DIsc 1, front side)
CAS 1056 B-1USide B (Disk 2, front side)
CAS 1056 A-2U C 1Side A (DIsc 1, front side, Var 2)
CAS 1056 B-2U C 1Side B (Disk 2, front side, Var 2)
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1056
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1056 A-2 SON STERLING LHSide A runout
CAS 1056 B-2 SON STERLING LHSide B runout
CAS1056 ASide A label
CAS 1056 BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1056
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1056 A-3 ARP Sterling 2 LHRunout Side A
CAS 1056 B-3 ARP Sterling 3 LHRunout Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1056
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1056 A-4 [MR logo] △17136 (1) STERLING 3Runout side A
CAS 1056 B-4 [MR logo] △17136-X (1)Runout side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1056
- Format
- LP, Album · ARP
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1056 A-2 ARP Sterling 2 LHSide A runout
CAS 1056 B-2 ARP Sterling 2 LHSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Charisma 6369 919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Buddah Records CAS 1056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6369 919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6369 919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6369 919 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Charisma 6369 919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CAS 1056First yearLP, Single Sided, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Single Sided, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Beautiful Scarlet
- A2Do You Believe
- A3The Band
- A4Garden
- A5Liar
- B1No Range
- B2I Will Be There
- B3Redman
- B4Day In Day Out
- Sole Survivor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of From Scratch are there?
14 vinyl pressings of From Scratch are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was From Scratch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Charisma CAS 1056.
How do I tell if my copy of From Scratch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS 1056, 6369 919, 6369 919 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAS 1056 A-2U R 1 and CAS 1056 B-2U R 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is From Scratch 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.