Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy BLS 5571Bellaphon BLS 5571
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
IP BLPS 19003-ARunout Side A
IP BLPS 19003-BRunout Side B
IP BLPS 19004-ARunout Side C
IP BLPS 19004-BRunout Side D
Creedence Clearwater RevivalCreedence Clearwater Revival 1969
Vinyl pressings
Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969
by Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1978
16 pressings9 countriesClassic RockSouthern RockBlues RockRock
Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 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 Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Fantasy CCR-69
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CCR69A-1 --..-- FS10378 DT(initials) AMPPRC1#1-1--1 PRCSide 1 (etched)
CCR69B-1-1-1 --..-- FS10378 DT(initials) AMPPRCR1#1 PRCSide 2 (etched)
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy CCR-69
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CCR69A ︵. .︵ MR ◁23862 ➁ FS104781 DT AMPMLA#1Side A runout
CCR69B ︵. .︵ MR ◁23862-X ➀ FS104781 DT AMPMLA#1Side B runout
CCR69C ︵. .︵ MR ◁23863 ➁ FS104781 DT AMPMLA#1Side C runout
CCR-69-D-1A MR ◁23863-X ➅ FS104781 DT B ACRCRPSM#1 15 1̷-̷8̷3̷9̷7̷1̷3̷ 1A ︵. .︵ XWSSide D runout
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy L45855/6Fantasy CCR-69
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 2160-69
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TLC 2160-69-ASide 1 Variant 2
TLC 2160-69-BSide 2 Variant 2
TLC 2160-69-CSide 3 Variant 2
TLC 2160-69-DSide 4 Variant 2
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy CCR-69
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CCR-69-A RECORD 1Runout Side 1 Record 1, stamped
CCR-69-BRunout Side 2 Record 1, stamped
CCR-69-C RECORD 2Runout Side 1 Record 2, stamped
CCR-69-D RECORD 2Runout Side 2 Record 2, stamped
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Fantasy L45855/6 / Fantasy CCR-69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Canada | Fantasy 2160-69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Canada | Fantasy CCR-69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy ALB 308First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy ALB 308First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy ALB308 / Fantasy 6047First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Fantasy BLS 5571 / Bellaphon BLS 5571First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Greece | Fantasy CCR 69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Fantasy L 45855/6First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Portugal | Fantasy FAN 96-6/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Fantasy CCR 69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy CCR-69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy CCR-69First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fantasy BLS 5570 / Bellaphon BLS 5570LP, Compilation, Mispress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Mispress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fantasy FAD 79010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Fantasy CCR-69LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Green River
- A1Green River2:31
- A2Commotion2:37
- A3Tombstone Shadow3:36
- A4Wrote A Song For Everyone4:55
- B1Bad Moon Rising2:17
- B2Lodi3:08
- B3Cross-Tie Walker3:17
- B4Sinister Purpose3:19
- B5The Night Time Is The Right Time3:07
- Willy And The Poorboys
- C1Down On The Corner2:43
- C2It Came Out Of The Sky2:58
- C3Cotton Fields2:53
- C4Poorboy Shuffle2:25
- C5Feelin' Blue5:05
- D1Fortunate Son2:20
- D2Don't Look Now2:08
- D3The Midnight Special4:10
- D4Side O' The Road3:21
- D5Effigy6:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Fantasy BLS 5571.
How do I tell if my copy of Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLS 5571, CCR-69, L45855/6, 2160-69) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP BLPS 19003-A and IP BLPS 19003-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 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.
