US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-91910-F17-A2Runout A side
S45-90344-F14Runout B side
S45-91910Label A side
S45-90344Label B side
Vinyl pressings
Rhinestone Cowboy
by Glen Campbell · 1975
52 pressings23 countriesCountryPop
Rhinestone Cowboy 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 Rhinestone Cowboy
48 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 23 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
- Capitol Records 4095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
91910 4095 F16-3Runout A side
90344 4095 F13-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B side
91910 4095 F16 #5Runout A Side, Etched, Except [Stamped], Variant 1
90344 4095 F13 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Runout B Side, Etched, Except [Stamped], Variant 1
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4095Haven Records 4095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
TML-M S45-91910 Z6. 3 ✲Etched Side A, except TML-M & ✲ stamped
S-45-90344-F-II. 3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ wlyEtched Side B, except MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ stamped
S45-91910Label side A
S45-90344Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 45 - 91910 ZZ #4 4095 TML-M 0Runout A side
90344 4093 F 1 H5 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout B side
S45-91910Label A side
S45-90344Label B side
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4095Haven Records 4095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-91910Label A side
S45-90344Label B side
TML-S S 45-91910 Z3 ·—<|A side deadwax
Wly S45-90344-F2 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ·—<|B side deadwax
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4095Haven Records 4095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
[Etched] S-45-91910-F-19 KP [Stamped] ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL 2Side A, Variant 1
[Etched] S-45-90344-F-15 KP [Stamped] MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side B, Variant 1
[Etched] S-45-91910-F-19 KP [Stamped] ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL 2Side A, Variant 2
[Etched] S-45-90344-F-15 KP [Stamped] MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ 2Side B, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s48 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10842First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Barbados | Capitol Records CL 15824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C 006-81 955 / Capitol Records 4 C 006-81955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Capitol Records 4095First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | Capitol Records 4095First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | Capitol Records 6C 006 81955 / Haven Records 6C 006 81955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Capitol Records C 010-81955 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 010-81955First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 955 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 955 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 955 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Greece | Capitol Records 2J 006 81955First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4095First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 15824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 40957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 158247", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 158247", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 158247", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARhinestone Cowboy3:08
- BLovelight2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhinestone Cowboy are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Rhinestone Cowboy are listed here, from 23 countries.
When was Rhinestone Cowboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Ireland, Venezuela and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4095.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhinestone Cowboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4095, P-4095, CL 15824, 4CAP-2234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-91910-F17-A2 and S45-90344-F14. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhinestone Cowboy 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.
