UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSA 3246 (APL1 1038)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LSA 3246 A 1ESide 1 runoff
LSA 3246 B 1ESide 2 runoff
LSA 3246 ASide 1 label
LSA 3246 BSide 2 Label
Charley PrideCharley
Vinyl pressings
Charley
by Charley Pride · 1975
10 pressings8 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Charley was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Charley
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1038
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing, Tan
- Runout / matrix
APL1 1038 XA ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K I Λ2LSide A Stamped [⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K & L Etched] variant 1
APL1 1038B 4S I Λ2TSide B Stamped [T Etched] variant 1
APL1 1038 A I ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Λ1Side A Runout Stamped variant 2
APL1 1038B 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K I Λ1Side B Runout Stamped variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-1038-A
APD1-1038-B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1 1038A A1A 3Runout Side A stamped
APL1 1038B A1A 4Runout Side B stamped
APL1-1038ALabel Side A
APL1-1038BLabel Side B
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1038
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-1038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Jamaica | RCA Victor APL1-1038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-5224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSA 3246 (APL1 1038)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | RCA Victor APL1-1038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | RCA Victor LSA 3246 (APL1 1038)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA APD1-1038First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hope You're Feelin' Me (Like I'm Feelin' You)
- A2Searching For The Morning Sun
- A3The Hardest Part Of Livin's Loving Me
- A4Now And Then
- A5Fools
- B1I Ain't All Bad
- B2She's As Close As I Can Get To Loving You
- B3One Mile More
- B4You're The Woman Behind Everything
- B5Lovin' Understandin' Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charley are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Charley are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Charley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Jamaica and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSA 3246 (APL1 1038).
How do I tell if my copy of Charley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSA 3246 (APL1 1038), APL1-1038, APD1-1038, RCA-5224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LSA 3246 A 1E and LSA 3246 B 1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charley 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.
