UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF 15223
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 3-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
LBF 15223 A//1Stamped runout, side A
LBF 15223 B//1 420Stamped runout, side B
Creedence Clearwater RevivalProud Mary
Vinyl pressings
Proud Mary
by Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1969
14 pressings7 countriesPop RockSouthern RockCountry RockBlues Rock
Proud Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Proud Mary
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF 15223
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
LBF 15223 A//1Stamped runout, side A variant 1
LBF 15223 B//1 420Stamped runout, side B variant 1
LBF 15223 A//1 1Stamped runout, side A variant 2
LBF 15223 B//1 420 1Stamped runout, side B variant 2
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF 15223
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LBF 15223 A//1Stamped runout, side A
LBF 15223 B//1 420Stamped runout, side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF 15223
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LBF 15223 A//1Stamped runout, side A
LBF 15223 B//1Stamped runout, side B
Argentina
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 1107
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1107 ASide A
1107BSide B
Mexico
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty EL 65110
- Format
- 7", EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EL-65110-1Side A - Etched
EL-65110-2 .Side B - Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Liberty 1107First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Mexico | Liberty EL 65110First year7", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Singapore | Liberty LES-45019First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1969 | Singapore | Liberty LES-45019First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Liberty LBF 15223First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Liberty LBF 15223First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Liberty LBF 15223First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Liberty LBF 15223First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | Fantasy F 651107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Liberty 5C 006-91 743 M / Liberty 5C 006-91743 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Liberty 5C 006-91 743 M / Liberty 5C 006-91743 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Portugal | Fantasy N-55-17", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Liberty 152237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Fantasy 5C 006-91743 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AProud Mary
- BI Put A Spell On You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Proud Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Argentina, Mexico, Singapore. One of them is Liberty LBF 15223.
How do I tell if my copy of Proud Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBF 15223, 1107, EL 65110, LES-45019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LBF 15223 A//1 and LBF 15223 B//1 420. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Proud Mary 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.
