Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7961CBS 7961
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7961-A-Runout groove A-side
7961-B-Runout groove B-side
David Clayton-ThomasSing A Song
Vinyl pressings
Sing A Song
by David Clayton-Thomas · 1972
13 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulBlues
Sing A Song 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 Sing A Song
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7961CBS 7961
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7961-A-Runout side A, etched
7961-B-Runout side B, etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45569
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 155658Side A Label
ZSS 155659Side B Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45569
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45569
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45569
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JZSS 155658Side A Label
JZSS 155659Side B Label
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | CBS BA 221898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-45569First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 7961First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7961 / CBS 7961First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7961 / CBS 7961First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7961 / CBS 4-45569First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS 7961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1179First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-45569First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-45569First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-45569First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-45569First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASing A Song2:51
- BWe're All Meat From The Same Bone1:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing A Song are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sing A Song are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Sing A Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 7961.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing A Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7961, 4-45569, BA 221898, CBS 7961) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7961-A- and 7961-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing A Song 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.