UK
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
4659 A1Runout side A
4659 B1Runout side B
4659ALabel side A
4659BLabel side B
Georgie FameSeventh Son
Vinyl pressings
Seventh Son
by Georgie Fame · 1969
15 pressings11 countriesRhythm & BluesModJazzFunk / Soul
Seventh Son was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Seventh Son
12 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
4659 A1Runout [stamped] side A
4659 B1Runout [stamped] side B
UK
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
4659 A1Runout side A
4659 B1Runout side B
4659ALabel side A
4659BLabel side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
New Zealand
November 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA461267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
4659 A1Runout [stamped] side A
4659 B1Runout [stamped] side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-221713
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4659First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Ireland | CBS 4659First year7" | 7" |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | CBS 4659 / CBS CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1048First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS BA461267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | CBS 46597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASeventh Son2:30
- BFully Booked2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seventh Son are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Seventh Son are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Seventh Son first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, New Zealand, Australia, France and more. One of them is CBS 4659, released November 28, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Seventh Son is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4659, BA461267, BA-221713, SSC 1048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4659 A1 and 4659 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seventh Son 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.
