US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7E-1104
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7E-1104 A-3 PRC -1-1- PRCRunout, Side A
7E-1104 B-3 PRC -1-1 PRCRunout, Side B
7E-1104-A (PRC)Label, Side A
7E-1104-B (PRC)Label, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Clear Sailin'
by Chris Hillman · 1977
18 pressings11 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Clear Sailin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Clear Sailin'
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7E-1104
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 7E-1104 A SPSide A runout, variant 1
[SRC logo] 7E-1104 B SPSide B runout, variant 1
[SRC logo] 7E-1104 A SP 1-1Side A runout, variant 2
[SRC logo] 7E-1104 B SP 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7E-1104
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7E-1104 A-1 CSM A6 S 1Side A runout, variant 1
7E-1104 B-2 CSM A10 S 1Side B runout, variant 1
7E-1104 A-1 CSM A1 S 1Side A runout, variant 2
7E-1104 B-2 CSM A3 S 1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7E-1104
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Columbia Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7E-1104 A-3 PRC -1-1 PRCSide A runout, etched
7E-1104 B-3 PRC -1-1 PRCSide B runout, etched
7E-1104-ASide A label
7E-1104-BSide B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7E-1104
- Format
- LP, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7E-1104
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PRC PROMO
- Runout / matrix
7E-1104 A-3 PRC -1-1- PRCRunout, Side A
7E-1104 B-3 PRC -1-1 PRCRunout, Side B
7E-1104-A (PRC)Label, Side A
7E-1104-B (PRC)Label, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Asylum Records 7E 1104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Asylum Records 32.016 / Asylum Records 7E - 1104First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Canada | Asylum Records 7ES 1104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Asylum Records AS 53 060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Asylum Records AS 53 060First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Asylum Records AS 53060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Asylum Records P-10395YFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Asylum Records P-10395YFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Asylum Records AS 53060First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Asylum Records 7E 1104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Asylum Records K53060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records 7E-1104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records 7E-1104First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records 7E-1104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records 7E-1104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nothing Gets Through
- A2Fallen Favorite
- A3Quits
- A4Hot Dusty Roads
- A5Heartbreaker
- B1Playing The Fool
- B2Lucky In Love
- B3Rollin' And Tumblin'
- B4Ain't That Peculiar
- B5Clear Sailin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Clear Sailin' are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Clear Sailin' are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Clear Sailin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Asylum Records 7E-1104.
How do I tell if my copy of Clear Sailin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7E-1104, K53060, 7E 1104, 32.016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7E-1104 A-3 PRC -1-1- PRC and 7E-1104 B-3 PRC -1-1 PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Clear Sailin' 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.
