US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JS 35727
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
California Suite
by Claude Bolling · 1978
16 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackJazzStage & Screen
California Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 California Suite
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JS 35727
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 35727Label A
BL 35727Label B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 70168
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
December 1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JS 35727
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 35727Side A label
BL 35727Side B label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237297
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX187924 SBP237291-1Side 1, machine stamped
Δ MX187925 SBP237291-2Side 2, machine stamped
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 28AC 1426CBS Masterworks 28AC 1426
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237297First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AC 1426 / CBS Masterworks 28AC 1426First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | CBS CBS 70168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JS 35727First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JS 35727First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia JS 35727First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1343LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 73991LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 73991LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | CBS MLS-9276LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | CBS Masterworks FM 36691LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | CBS FM 36691LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | CBS Masterworks FM 36691 / CBS Masterworks 36691LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks FM 36691LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | CBS Masterworks FM 36691LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS Masterworks S 73991LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1California (Main Title)5:02
- A2Love Theme From "California Suite"6:58
- A3Black Battle3:36
- A4Hanna's Daughter1:16
- B1Black Folks4:16
- B2Hanna's Theme4:22
- B3Academy Awards4:00
- B4Beverly Hills5:07
- B5California (End Credits)2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Suite are there?
16 vinyl pressings of California Suite are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1986.
When was California Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia JS 35727.
How do I tell if my copy of California Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JS 35727, CBS 70168, SBP 237297, 28AC 1426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California Suite 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.
