UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Carnaby CNS.4021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
James RoyalCarolina
Vinyl pressings
Carolina
by James Royal · 1970
11 pressings7 countriesRock
Carolina was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Carolina
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Carnaby CNS.4021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2992
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-X75683Side A matrix
S45-X75691Side B matrix
S45-75683-J2˙ [etched] 1 ✲ [stamped]Side A runout
S45-75691-J2˙ [etched] 1 ✲ [stamped]Side B runout
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Carnaby CNS 4021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1970- Label and catalog number
- Exit Records 2.596-B
- Format
- 7", 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Carnaby CNS 4021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Exit Records 2.596-BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Carnaby CNS.4021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Carnaby CNS.4021First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records 2992First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Fable International FB-0427", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az SG 313 / Disc'Az AZ 10 7087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | Japan | Carnaby YR-27007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-919937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Exit Records 2596-B / EKIPO 2596-B7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records SPRO-6131(2992)7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACarolina2:40
- BBig Heat On The Loose2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carolina are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carolina are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Carolina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, France, Spain. One of them is Carnaby CNS.4021, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Carolina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CNS.4021, 2992, CNS 4021, 2.596-B) 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 Carolina 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.