US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SR-40238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
J.J. CaleCajun Moon / Starbound
Vinyl pressings
Cajun Moon / Starbound
by J.J. Cale · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesBlues RockFolk RockRockBlues
Cajun Moon / Starbound 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 Cajun Moon / Starbound
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Shelter Records SR-40238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-2752-W2 RFS/WSS [◈-P-◈]Runout Side A, etched [stamped]
MC-2753-W2 RFS/WSS [◈-P-◈]Runout Side B, etched [stamped]
MC2752Label Side A
MC2753Label Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SR-40238
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
June 14, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
UK
June 14, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
June 14, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7118
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Shelter Records K-6042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Shelter Records SS-150First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Shelter Records SR-40238First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6073 416First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Norway | Philips 6073 416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 6073 416First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Shelter Records SR-40238First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Shelter Records SR-40238First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Shelter Records SR-40238First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7118First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACajun Moon2:17
- BStarbound1:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cajun Moon / Starbound are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cajun Moon / Starbound are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Cajun Moon / Starbound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Shelter Records SR-40238.
How do I tell if my copy of Cajun Moon / Starbound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-40238, AMS 7118, K-6042, SS-150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cajun Moon / Starbound 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.
