US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PS 2031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Press
- Runout / matrix
PS---2031A-1 BESTRunout A
PS---2031B-1 BESTRunout B
PS 2031-A BWLabel A
PS 2031-B BWLabel B
Cissy HoustonCissy Houston
Vinyl pressings
Cissy Houston
by Cissy Houston · 1977
10 pressings6 countriesSoulBalladFunk / SoulPop
Cissy Houston 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 Cissy Houston
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Private Stock PS 2031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
TI PS 2031-A-1ARunout side 1
TI PS 2031-B-1ARunout side 2
PS 2031-ALabel side A
PS 2031-BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PS 2031
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
PS-2031-A IB MR △22729 (1)Side A, etched & stamped
PS-2031-B IB MR △22729-X (1)Side B, etched & stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PS 2031
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Bestway Press
- Runout / matrix
PS---2031A-1 BESTRunout A
PS---2031B-1 BESTRunout B
PS 2031-A BWLabel A
PS 2031-B BWLabel B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVLP 1030
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock 6876
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Private Stock 6876First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Private Stock PS 2031-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Private Stock EMS-81020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Private Stock PSTJ(L)2006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Private Stock PVLP 1030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Private Stock PS 2031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Private Stock PS 2031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Private Stock PS 2031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Private Stock PS 2031First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Private Stock PS 2031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tomorrow3:33
- A2Morning Much Better4:06
- A3Your Song5:43
- A4Love Is Holding On3:28
- B1He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother4:21
- B2It Never Really Ended2:55
- B3Make It Easy On Yourself5:14
- B4Things To Do3:20
- B5Love Is Something That Leads You2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cissy Houston are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cissy Houston are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Cissy Houston first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Private Stock PS 2031.
How do I tell if my copy of Cissy Houston is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 2031, PVLP 1030, 6876, PS 2031-V) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PS---2031A-1 BEST and PS---2031B-1 BEST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cissy Houston 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.