US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5145Crown Records 5145
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP-5145-1 ·Side A Runout
CLP-5145-2Side B Runout
Jesse BelvinThe Casual
Vinyl pressings
The Casual
by Jesse Belvin · 1959
10 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
The Casual was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Casual
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5145Crown Records 5145
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP-5145-1
CLP-5145-2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Crown Records CLP 5145 / Crown Records 5145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Crown Records CLP 5145 / Crown Records 5145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | USA & Canada | United Records UM 720 / United Records 7720/720LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Kent KLP 2007LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Records US 7720 / United/Superior US 7720LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Custom Records CS 2058LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Custom Records CS 1058LP | LP |
| ? | US | United Records US 7720 / United/Superior US 7720LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | United Records US 7720 / United/Superior US 7720LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Custom Records CM 2058LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Goodnight My Love
- A2Sentimental Reasons (I Love You For)
- A3I'll Mess You Up
- A4Once Upon Time
- A5I'm In Love
- B1Girl Of My Dreams
- B2My Desire
- B3Don't Close The Door
- B4Senorita
- B5I Want To Know Why
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Casual are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Casual are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1984.
When was The Casual first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Crown Records CLP 5145.
How do I tell if my copy of The Casual is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 5145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP-5145-1 · and CLP-5145-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Casual 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.