US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31000
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
David Clayton-ThomasDavid Clayton-Thomas
Vinyl pressings
David Clayton-Thomas
by David Clayton-Thomas · 1972
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockBlues RockSoulRock
David Clayton-Thomas was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 David Clayton-Thomas
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T PAL 31000-1BRunout variant 1, side A, etched
T PBL 31000-1BRunout variant 1, side B, etched
T 1 ⬭ PAL 31000 -1ARunout variant 2, side A, etched
T 0 PBL 31000 -1ARunout variant 2, side B, etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o PAL 31000-1E B1Runout A
P o PBL 31000-1E 1Runout B
AL 31000Label A
BL 31000Label B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 64755CBS S 64755
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 64755-A2 2 ΛRunout side A
S 64755 B3 3 ΛRunout side B
S 64755 ALabel side A
S 64755 BLabel side B
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 137780
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KC AL-31000-1A º 2-G DELSide A, runout
KC BL-31000-1A º 2-G DELSide B, runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | CBS 137780First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS 64755 / CBS S 64755First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64755First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 64755First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | CBS 64755 / CBS S 64755First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Magnificent Sanctuary Band3:30
- A2We're All Meat From The Same Bone1:47
- A3Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord2:45
- A4Dying To Live4:36
- A5Sing A Song2:47
- B1She4:47
- B2Don't Let It Bring You Down3:40
- B3Once Burned3:27
- B4North Beach Racetrack3:05
- B5Caress Me Pretty Music3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of David Clayton-Thomas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of David Clayton-Thomas are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was David Clayton-Thomas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia KC 31000.
How do I tell if my copy of David Clayton-Thomas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31000, 64755, 137780, SOPL 42) 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 David Clayton-Thomas 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.