Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 6185CBS CBS 6185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6185-A-Runout A, etched
6185-B-Runout B, etched
Jack GoldbirdCan I Reach You
Vinyl pressings
Can I Reach You
by Jack Goldbird · 1978
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Can I Reach You was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Can I Reach You
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 12.6185
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 6185CBS CBS 6185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 6185CBS CBS 6185
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6185-A-Runout hand-etched side A
6185-B-Runout hand-etched side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 6185CBS CBS S 6185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6185-A-Runout Side A (Scratched)
6185-B-Runout Side B (Scratched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6185 / CBS CBS 6185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS 12.6185First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6185 / CBS CBS 6185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6185 / CBS CBS 6185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS 6185 / CBS CBS S 6185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6185 / CBS CBS 61857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6185 / CBS CBS 61857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 6185 / CBS CBS S 618512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Denmark | Royton Music ROYS 4511137", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Denmark | Mariann International MIS 22437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Sonet T-1007", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Sweden | Mariann International MIS 22437", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Midsong WS7 720037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | CNR 144.7397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACan I Reach You3:10
- BTake A Look3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can I Reach You are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Can I Reach You are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Can I Reach You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 6185.
How do I tell if my copy of Can I Reach You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 6185, CBS 12.6185, CBS 6185) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6185-A- and 6185-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can I Reach You 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.