US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
81 653 Jay LuckRunout A, etched
81654 Jay LuckRunout B, etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth sides, stamped
81653Label A
Diana WilliamsTeddy Bear's Last Ride
Vinyl pressings
Teddy Bear's Last Ride
by Diana Williams · 1976
12 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Teddy Bear's Last Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Teddy Bear's Last Ride
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester
- Runout / matrix
S45-81653-J2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL Jay LuckRunout A, etched
S45-81654-J2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL Jay LuckRunout B, etched
S45-81653Label A
S45-81654Label B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S81653A-Side Label
S81654B-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 207
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP 11326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 11326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11326First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4317First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records 4317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 207First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records CL 207First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records 4317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records P-4317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records 4317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records 4317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-113267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 43177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATeddy Bear's Last Ride4:11
- BIf You Cared Enough To Cry3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teddy Bear's Last Ride are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Teddy Bear's Last Ride are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Teddy Bear's Last Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4317.
How do I tell if my copy of Teddy Bear's Last Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4317, P-4317, CL 207, CP 11326) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 81 653 Jay Luck and 81654 Jay Luck. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Teddy Bear's Last Ride 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.