US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC4463Side A Label
MC4464Side B Label
Eumir DeodatoCaravan / Watusi Strut
Vinyl pressings
Caravan / Watusi Strut
by Eumir Deodato · 1975
16 pressings11 countriesSoul-JazzFunk / SoulJazz
Caravan / Watusi Strut was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Caravan / Watusi Strut
13 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 40469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MC4463W2A-side runout groove inscription
MC4464W2B-side runout groove inscription
MC4463A-side label
MC4464B-side label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 40469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 215AA Side Label
MCA 215BB Side Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 215AA Side Label
MCA 215BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | MCA Records SPMCA - 07First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 8162First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 8162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Mexico | MCA Records MI 30258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 006-97157First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS 8171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | MCA Records MCA 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | MCA Records MCA 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA 40469First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-40469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-40469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA 40469First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | MCA Records SN-90092 / MCA Records SN-90.0927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | MCA Records 5450377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | MCA Records MCA-15207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACaravan / Watusi Strut3:27
- BWatusi Strut6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caravan / Watusi Strut are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Caravan / Watusi Strut are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Caravan / Watusi Strut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-40469.
How do I tell if my copy of Caravan / Watusi Strut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-40469, MCA 40469, MCA 215, MCS 8162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC4463 and MC4464. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caravan / Watusi Strut 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.
