US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5493
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3944-MI-4Side 1, etched, Masterfonics
MCA-3945-MI-4Side 2, etched, Masterfonics
Don WilliamsCafe Carolina
Vinyl pressings
Cafe Carolina
by Don Williams · 1984
12 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Cafe Carolina was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Cafe Carolina
8 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5493
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3944-MI-3 MASTERFONICS ◈-P-◈Runout Groove Side 1
MCA-3945-MI-4 MASTERFONICS ◈-P-◈Runout Groove Side 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3225
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 5493-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX209195 5493-1-S1side 1 runout stamped
MX209196 5493-1-S2side 2 runout stamped
MX209195side 1 label
MX209196side 2 label
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5493
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3944-MI-2 MCA 5493 A Masterfonics CR ⧈-G-⧈ 2Side A
MCA-3945-MI-1 MCA 5493 B Masterfonics CR ⧈-G-⧈Side B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 250 819-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PF R/S Alsdorf 250819-1 ASide A
PF R/S Alsdorf 250819-1 BSide B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 5493-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5493LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5493LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 250 819-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 250 819-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | MCA Records 250 819-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-5493LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-5493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-5493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1829LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Only Game In Town
- A2Walkin' A Broken Heart
- A3Maggie's Dream
- A4That's The Thing About Love
- A5Leavin'
- B1Beautiful Woman
- B2True Blue Hearts
- B3I'll Never Need Another You
- B4It's Time For Love
- B5I'll Be Faithful To You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cafe Carolina are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cafe Carolina are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Cafe Carolina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5493.
How do I tell if my copy of Cafe Carolina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5493, MCF 3225, 5493-1, 250 819-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-3944-MI-4 and MCA-3945-MI-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cafe Carolina 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.
