South Africa
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LYS 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Creedence Clearwater RevivalMolina / Sailor's Lament
Vinyl pressings
Molina / Sailor's Lament
by Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1970
11 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Molina / Sailor's Lament 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 Molina / Sailor's Lament
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
South Africa
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LYS 212
- Format
- 7", Single
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy IS 20110Galaxy IS 20110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MSCS 8227 12-9-72Runout Side A (Stamped)
MSCS 8228 12-9-72Runout Side B (Stamped)
M. 8227Label Side A
M. 8228Label Side B
Madagascar
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LYS 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Fantasy IS 20110 / Galaxy IS 20110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Madagascar | Liberty LYS 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Liberty LYS 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Liberty LYS 212First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Fantasy 17038 / Fantasy 17 0387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18128 / Fantasy BF 181287", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Fantasy N-S-55-157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Fantasy M. 20-273 S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Fantasy M. 20-273 S7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18128 / Fantasy BF 181287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Fantasy FAS 2127", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMolina2:41
- BSailor's Lament3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Molina / Sailor's Lament are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Molina / Sailor's Lament are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Molina / Sailor's Lament first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in South Africa, Italy, Madagascar. One of them is Liberty LYS 212.
How do I tell if my copy of Molina / Sailor's Lament is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LYS 212, IS 20110) 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 Molina / Sailor's Lament 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.
