Vinyl pressings
by Glen Campbell · 1969
Where's The Playground Susie / Arkansas 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.
15 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.
S45- 70489 - A4 #4A side - runout (etched) variation 1
S45-72059- B5 #4B side - runout (etched) variation 1
45-S-70489-A1: 1 ✲ 3A side - runout (etched) variation 2
45-S-70459-A1• 2 ✲B side - runout (etched) variation 2
S45-70489-A2A side - runout (etched)
S45-70489 - B5A side - runout variant (etched)
S45-72059-B5B side - runout (etched)
S45- 72059-A2 #3B side - runout variant (etched)
45-S70489 X2 63 I A1A side runout
45-S72059 X2 63 I A1B side runout
(S-45-70489)A side label
(S-45-72059)B side label
S45 - 70489 - 2494 A6 OA side - runout (etched) variation 1
S45 -72059 - 2494 A6 #1 OB side - runout (etched) variation 1
S45 - 70489A Side Label
(S45 -72059)B side - label
S45- 70489 - A4 #3A side - runout (etched)
S45-72059- A2B side - runout (etched)
IAM [Logo]A&B sides - runouts (stamped)
(S45-70489)A side - label
R 45-S-70489 X4-A1 45-S-70489 X4-A1 I 64Runout side A
45-S-72059 X4 R 45-S-72059 X4-A1A 64Runout side B
S45 - 70489Label side A
S45 -72059Label side B
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-8769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8769First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records 2494First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | France | Capitol Records 2C006.80050M / Capitol Records 2C 006.80080 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 80050 MFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C006.80050MFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
15 vinyl pressings of Where's The Playground Susie / Arkansas are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2494.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2494, CP-8769, 2C006.80050M, 1C 006-80 050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45- 70489 - A4 #4 and S45-72059- B5 #4. 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.
