US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-60889-F4 /IAM\Side A Runout
45-60890-F4 /IAM\Side B Runout
45-60889Side A Label
45-60890Side B Label
Dana RollinWinchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad
Vinyl pressings
Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad
by Dana Rollin · 1966
13 pressings10 countriesPop
Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60889-FI T-283 R-672-IRunout, side A, etched, variant 1
60890-FI T-283 R-673-IRunout, side B, etched, variant 1
60889-G-2 T-283 R-672-2Runout, side A, etched, variant 2
60890-G-2 T283 R-673-2Runout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-60889Label, Side A
45-60890Label, Side B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72425
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-60889Label, side A
45-60890Label, side B
Greece
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CG 56
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black
- Runout / matrix
45-60889Label Side A
45-60890Label Side B
India
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CLE. 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 72425First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Greece | Capitol Records CG 56First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | India | Capitol Records 45-CLE. 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1088 / EMI QSS 1088First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Spain | Capitol Records 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Tower 283First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tower 283First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Tower 283First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Chile | Capitol Records CAP 7 - 1217", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23 356 / Capitol Records F-2837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records CLF 283 LUXE / Capitol Records CLF 2837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records 45-608907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWinchester Cathedral2:25
- BPatty's Pad1:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Greece, India and more. One of them is Tower 283.
How do I tell if my copy of Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 283, 72425, CG 56, 45-CLE. 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-60889-F4 /IAM\ and 45-60890-F4 /IAM\. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winchester Cathedral / Patty's Pad 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.