Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5169-A Made in GermanyRunout side A
5169-B Made in GermanyRunout side B
ChristieSan Bernadino
Vinyl pressings
San Bernadino
by Christie · 1970
32 pressings18 countriesPop RockRock
San Bernadino was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 San Bernadino
29 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 15 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5169-ARunout side A, etched
5169-BRunout side B, etched
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5169 ASide A runout
5169 BSide B runout
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
September 18, 1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5169CBS S 5169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
5169-A1 FSide A runout
S 5169-B4 ⋀Side B runout
5169ASide A label
5169BSide B label
UK
September 18, 1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5169CBS S 5169
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo, Mono · 4-Prong Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA 221785First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Benelux | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Benelux | CBS 5169First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Epic 5-10695First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Ireland | CBS 5169First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Israel | CBS 5169First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461312First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Portugal | CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 5169 / CBS 5169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASan Bernadino3:17
- BHere I Am2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of San Bernadino are there?
32 vinyl pressings of San Bernadino are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was San Bernadino first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 5169.
How do I tell if my copy of San Bernadino is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5169, 5-10695, S 5169, BA 221785) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5169-A Made in Germany and 5169-B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is San Bernadino 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.
