US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
Creedence Clearwater RevivalMedley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising
Vinyl pressings
Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising
by Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1981
11 pressings4 countriesClassic RockRock
Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F 917-A pA side runout
F-917 B +B side runout
F-917-AA side label
F-917-BB side label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F 917 A-②Side A Etched
F 917 B-①Side B Etched
Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- Gamma D 33-66
- Format
- 12", Single
Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- Gamma G-2451Fantasy G-2451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Peru
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-FAN 0000917- 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-66First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma G-2451 / Fantasy G-2451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Peru | Fantasy F-FAN 0000917- 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Peru | Fantasy F-FAN 0000917.0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Fantasy 45-2179 / Hispavox 45-2179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 917First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 9177", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 79177", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 79177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Medley U.S.A.
- A1Travelin' Band
- A2Lodi
- A3The Midnight Special
- A4Born On The Bayou
- A5Proud Mary
- A6Lookin' Out My Back Door
- A7Green River
- -
- BBad Moon Rising2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Mexico, Peru, Spain. One of them is Fantasy Fantasy 917.
How do I tell if my copy of Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Fantasy 917, D 33-66, G-2451, F-FAN 0000917- 0) 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 Medley U.S.A. / Bad Moon Rising 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.
