UK
February 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CL 522 A-2-1-1 DRunout Side A [Stamped]
CL 522 B-2-1-1 DRunout Side B [Stamped]
CL 522ALabel Side A
CL 522BLabel Side B
Goodbye Mr. MackenzieThe Rattler
Vinyl pressings
The Rattler
by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie · 1989
12 pressings3 countriesAlternative RockRock
The Rattler was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Rattler
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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
February 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLG522Capitol Records CL 522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CL 522 A-2-1-1 DSide A stamped runout
CL 522 B-2-1-1 DSide B stamped runout
CL 522ASide A label
CL 522BSide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLP 522
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 CLP 522 A-2-1-1- DSide A runout
12 CLP 522 B-2-1-1- DSide D runout
12CLP 522/A2Side A label
12CLP 522/B2Side B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL522Capitol Records 12CL 522
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 522 A-2-1-1 DRunout side A, stamped
12 CL 522 B-1-1-1 DRunout side B, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLG 522Capitol Records 12CLG522
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
12 CLG 522 A-2-1-1 DRunout A
12 CLG 522 B-2-1-1 DRunout B
12CLG 522ALabel A
12CLG 522BLabel B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLP 522
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 3274 7 / EMI Electrola 006-20 3274 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 3274 7 / EMI Electrola 006-20 3274 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records K060 20 3274 6 / Capitol Records 20 3274 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLP 522First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL522 / Capitol Records 12CL 522First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLG 522 / Capitol Records 12CLG522First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLP 522First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLP 522First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79655First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79713First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 522First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLG522 / Capitol Records CL 522First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Rattler4:04
- BHere Comes Deacon Brodie5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rattler are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Rattler are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Rattler first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Capitol Records CL 522, released February 27, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rattler is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 522, CLG522, 12CLP 522, 12CL522) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 522 A-2-1-1 D and CL 522 B-2-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rattler 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.