UK
March 2, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 1258 A1 A C4
CBS S 1258 B1 A 43
Chicory TipGood Grief Christina
Vinyl pressings
Good Grief Christina
by Chicory Tip · 1973
24 pressings16 countriesPop RockRock
Good Grief Christina was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Good Grief Christina
24 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 16 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.
UK
March 2, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 1258 A1A runout, stamped, variant 1
S CBS 1258 B1B runout, stamped, variant 1
S CBS 1258 A1 4 7 ΛA runout, stamped, variant 2
S CBS 1258 B1 4 5 ΛB runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 1258Alabel, side A
S CBS 1258Blabel, side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10984
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10984
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10984
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-10984First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | France | CBS CBS 1258First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | CBS CBS 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS S CBS 1258 / CBS 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Israel | CBS CBS 1258 / CBS 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPB-234First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPB-234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Malaysia | CBS/Sony 2-729First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461448First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Portugal | CBS CBS 1258First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS CBS 1258First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGood Grief Christina
- BMove On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Grief Christina are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Good Grief Christina are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Good Grief Christina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 1258, released March 2, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Grief Christina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 1258, 5-10984, CBS 1258, CBS S 1258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 1258 A1 A C4 and CBS S 1258 B1 A 43. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Grief Christina 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.