US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 18002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-712099-MOSide A Label
ST-CTN-712100-MOSide B Label
David "Fathead" NewmanCaptain Buckles
Vinyl pressings
Captain Buckles
by David "Fathead" Newman · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Captain Buckles was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Captain Buckles
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 18002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-712099-RISide A Label
ST-CTN-712100-RISide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 18002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-712099B-1-1 AT1&P PRSide A Label (H)
ST-CTN-712100B-1-1 AT1&P PRSide B Label (H)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 18002
- Format
- LP, Album · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-712099C 2-3-71 AT-9P SRCSide A runout, variant 1
ST-CTN-712100C AT-9P 2-3-71 SRCSide B runout, variant 1
ST-CTN-712099-A AT-9P SRCSide A runout, variant 2
ST-CTN-712100A AT-9P SRCSide B runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 18002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-712099C-AT-9PSide A runout
ST-CTN-712100C-AT-9PSide B runout
ST-CTN-712099 SPSide A label
ST-CTN-712100 SPSide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 18002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · RI - Philips Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-CTN-712099B-1-1 AT/GP P.R.Side A runout, etched
ST-CTN-712100B-1-1 AT/GP P.R.Side B runout, etched
ST-CTN-712099RISide A label
ST-CTN-712100RISide B label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Cotillion 940 073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion SD 18002 / Cotillion 18002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cotillion SD 18002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Captain Buckles4:36
- A2Joel's Domain4:15
- A3Something3:40
- A4Blue Caper4:22
- B1The Clincher6:17
- B2I Didn't Know What Time It Was5:04
- B3Negus5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Captain Buckles are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Captain Buckles are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Captain Buckles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Cotillion SD 18002.
How do I tell if my copy of Captain Buckles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 18002, 940 073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-CTN-712099-MO and ST-CTN-712100-MO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Captain Buckles 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.