Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-12004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY X 12004 AEtching Side A
SPIRY X 12004 BEtching Side B
Chi Chi LiahProud Mary
Vinyl pressings
Proud Mary
by Chi Chi Liah · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Proud Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Proud Mary
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-7004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-12004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
X I2004 A SPIRY-Runout side A
X I2004 B SPIRY-Runout side B
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Musart MI 31132
- Format
- 7", Single
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Musart TI 70783
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music MS 98Dureco Benelux MS 98
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS98 A 38C1Runout A-Side [Stamped]
MS98 B 38C1Runout B-Side [Stamped]
K.G.Runout A-Side [Etched]
MS 98 ALabel A-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-7004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI 31132First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart TI 70783First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 98 / Dureco Benelux MS 98First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 48.24 / Dureco Benelux 48.24First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Philippines | Casablanca CSB-85-153 / Casablanca 818 595-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | World 518607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Telescope Records TL-0512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Telescope Records T45-057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Telescope Records TL-0512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 518612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 518612" | 12" |
| 1984 | Spain | Victoria VIC-13812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AProud Mary (Extended Version)9:40
- B1Proud Mary (Bonus Beats)7:04
- B2Proud Mary (Radio Version)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Proud Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines and more. One of them is X-Energy Records X-12004.
How do I tell if my copy of Proud Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X-12004, X-7004, MI 31132, TI 70783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIRY X 12004 A and SPIRY X 12004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Proud Mary 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.