Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 164
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
2141 164 A 11 9 79 F 710Runout side a
2141 164 B 11 9 79 F 710Runout side b
Jim CapaldiShoeshine
Vinyl pressings
Shoeshine
by Jim Capaldi · 1979
15 pressings10 countriesDiscoBoogieFunk / Soul
Shoeshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Shoeshine
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 137
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSS-307RSO 2141 164
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
RSS-307 AS CP 1Runout Side A
RSS-307 AS CP 3Runout Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor CAP 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RPO 1014RSO RPO-1014
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSS-307
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Polydor 2059 137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2141 198First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2059 137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2059 103First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2141 213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor 3015 / Polydor 2141 198First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor S/N 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Polydor 2059 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2141 164First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor CAP 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2059 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | RSO RSS-307 / RSO 2141 164First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | US | RSO RPO 1014 / RSO RPO-1014First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | RSO RSS-307First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShoeshine
- BTabitha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shoeshine are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Shoeshine are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Shoeshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Scandinavia, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2141 164.
How do I tell if my copy of Shoeshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2141 164, 2059 137, RSS-307, CAP 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2141 164 A 11 9 79 F 710 and 2141 164 B 11 9 79 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shoeshine 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.
