Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 6485CBS CBS 6485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-6485-A-II SSTRunout A
6485-B- SSTRunout B
Cherry LaineCatch The Cat
Vinyl pressings
Catch The Cat
by Cherry Laine · 1978
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Catch The Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Catch The Cat
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 6770
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
CBS 6770-A SST DRunout side A
CBS 6770-B SST DRunout side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 6485CBS CBS 6485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-6485-A-II SSTRunout side A
6485-B- SSTRunout side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 6485CBS CBS 6485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-6485-A-II SSTRunout side A, etched
6485-B- SSTRunout side B, etched
Japan
December 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 06・5P-13
- Format
- 7", Single
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS 23.046Discos CBS 23.046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ASS 4002Side A Label
ASS 4003Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | CBS 23.046 / Discos CBS 23.046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Bolivia | CBS 30221 / Discos CBS 30221First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Chile | CBS 11280 / Discos CBS 11280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | CBS 43432First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6485 / CBS CBS 6485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS 6770First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6485 / CBS CBS 6485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6485 / CBS CBS 6485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS CBS 6485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-13First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-13First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | South Africa | CBS SSC 17927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2224557", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACatch The Cat3:00
- BCome On And Sing3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Catch The Cat are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Catch The Cat are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Catch The Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Japan, Argentina, Bolivia and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 6485.
How do I tell if my copy of Catch The Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 6485, CBS 6770, 06・5P-13, 23.046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, -6485-A-II SST and 6485-B- SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Catch The Cat 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.