Vinyl pressings
by Glen Campbell · 1969
True Grit / Hava Nagila 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.
21 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 15 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.
S45-71920-A3 [I AM]Runout, Side A, variant 1
S45-72315-B4 #5 [I AM]Runout, Side B, variant 1
S45-71920-A3 #3 [I AM]Runout, Side A, variant 2
S45-72315-B4 #4 [I AM]Runout, Side B, variant 2
S-45-71920-A1:A runout, etched variation 1
S45-72315-B2'B runout, etched variation 1
S-45-71920-B2˙ 1 1Runout side A, variation 2
S45-72315-B2:˙ 2 3Runout side B, variation 2
71920A side runout
72315B side runout
#2 S45-71920-W9A side etched
S45-72315-W9B side etched
S45-71920A side label
S45-72315B side label
S45-71920Side A label
S45-72315Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8849First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Odeon 7C-11.089First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records 2573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Chile | Capitol Records 2573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Greece | Capitol Records 2573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL (I) 15615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-80142 / EMI F 2573First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Mexico | Capitol Discos 6593First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80142 M / Capitol Records 5C 006.80142 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.2573First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Norway | Capitol Records F 2573First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 2573First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15615First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80142 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 25737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | CAP Latino 68867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
25 vinyl pressings of True Grit / Hava Nagila are listed here, from 16 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2573.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2573, P-2573, CL 15615, CP-8849) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-71920-A3 [I AM] and S45-72315-B4 #5 [I AM]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
