Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-92 812 MColumbia 1C 006-92812 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
92812M-A-1Runout stamped side A
92812M-B-1Runout stamped side B
CCSTap Turns On The Water
Vinyl pressings
Tap Turns On The Water
by CCS · 1971
35 pressings20 countriesBlues RockPop RockRock
Tap Turns On The Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Tap Turns On The Water
31 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 19 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-92 812 MColumbia 1C 006-92812 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
92812M-A-1Runout stamped side A
92812M-B-1Runout stamped side B
UK
August 20, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RAK 119A-1A-side runout, variant 1
RAK 119B-1B-side runout, variant 1
RAK 119A-1 AA KT 2A-side runout, variant 2
RAK 119B-1 A0 KT 1B-side runout, variant 2
UK
August 20, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 119
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
RAK 119A-1Stamped in run-out area A-side
RAK 119B-1Stamped in run-out area B-side
UK
August 20, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RAK 119A-1 LD KT 2Side A runout - variant 1
RAK 119B-1 GDA KT 2Side B runout - variant 1
RAK 119A-1PG KT 2Side A runout - variant 2
RAK 119B-1 HH KT 2Side B runout - variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK 4507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Columbia DO-9623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | RAK ZS7-4507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | RAK ZS7-4507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Columbia RAK 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RAK 2C 006-92812 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-92 812 M / Columbia 1C 006-92812 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-92 812 M / Columbia 1C 006-92812 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 496First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Ireland | Columbia IDB792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Columbia 3C 006-92812 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-92 812 / Columbia 5C 006-92812First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-92 812 / Columbia 5C 006-92812First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Columbia 7E 006-92812First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Columbia DSA 991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-02 812 M7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Turkey | Stateside TSS 41107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATap Turns On The Water3:39
- BSave The World3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tap Turns On The Water are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Tap Turns On The Water are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Tap Turns On The Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Yugoslavia and more. One of them is Columbia 1C 006-92 812 M.
How do I tell if my copy of Tap Turns On The Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-92 812 M, RAK 119, 4507, ZS7 4507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 92812M-A-1 and 92812M-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tap Turns On The Water 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.
