US
June 24, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Border Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
545-91075-A-FZ #2Runout (Etched) Side A
545-91077-FZ #2Runout (Etched) Side B
Vinyl pressings
Shinin' On
by Grand Funk Railroad · 1974
26 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
Shinin' On was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Shinin' On
25 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3917
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Orange Border Sleeve, Rounded Top
- Runout / matrix
91075 A 3197 F1Runout (Etched) Side A
91077 3197 F1Runout (Etched) Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3917
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WLY S-45-91075-A-F3Etched Side A
WLY S-45-91077-F3Etched Side B
Mastered By Capitol ✲Stamped Both Sides
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3917
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-91075-A-F2 ─◁ WlyEtched Side A
S45-91077-F2 #2 ─◁ WlyEtched Side B
Mastered By CapitolStamped Both Sides
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3917
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Orange Border Sleeve, Straight Top
- Runout / matrix
91075 A 3197 F1 H1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 WlyRunout side A, etched (MASTERED BY CAPTOL, stamped), variant 1
91077 3197 F1 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 WlyRunout side A, etched (MASTERED BY CAPTOL, stamped), variant 1
91075 A 3917 F1 H6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 WlyRunout side A, etched (MASTERED BY CAPTOL, stamped), variant 2
91077 3917 F1 #8 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 WlyRunout side A, etched (MASTERED BY CAPTOL, stamped), variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11.189First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Capitol Records 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Capitol Records 2C 008-81.693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Capitol Records 3 C006-81693 / Capitol Records 3C 006 81693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5c 006-81693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-81693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006 - 81.693 / EMI 1 J 006 - 81.693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15789First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15789First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3917First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShinin' On3:23
- BMr. Pretty Boy3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shinin' On are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Shinin' On are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Shinin' On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3917, released June 24, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Shinin' On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3917, P-3917, CL 15789, ECR-10582) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 545-91075-A-FZ #2 and 545-91077-FZ #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shinin' On 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.
