US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2130-S RE-1 S1 sssRunout A
A&M 2131-S S2 ssRunout B
2130-SLabel A
2131-SLabel B
Cat StevensMoon Shadow
Vinyl pressings
Moon Shadow
by Cat Stevens · 1970
14 pressings4 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Moon Shadow was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Moon Shadow
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | A&M Records AM-1965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Brazil | Island Records 110.0007", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-12657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1265 / A&M Records AM-12657", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1265 / A&M Records 1265-S7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-1265-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1265-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-12657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-12657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 12657", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-1265-S / A&M Records AM12657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | A&M Records AM-92Ⓢ7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | A&M Records AM-92Ⓢ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-12657" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AMoon Shadow2:45
- BI Think I See The Light4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moon Shadow are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Moon Shadow are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Moon Shadow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is A&M Records AM-1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Moon Shadow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1965) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M 2130-S RE-1 S1 sss and A&M 2131-S S2 ss. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moon Shadow 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.
