UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records FA 3227
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 2009 A-1-1-1- DRunout side A
EST 2009 B-3-1-1- DDRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Cocker
by Joe Cocker · 1986
39 pressings23 countriesPop RockRockPop
Cocker was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Cocker
28 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 20 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 2009Capitol Records 24 0424 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 2009 A-1-1-1-Side A stamped
EST 2009 B-2-1-4-2Side B stamped
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12394Capitol Records ST12394
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Mastered By Capitol Wally ST-1-12394 F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] 13-22758-F1 /\11754Side A runout, variant 0
Mastered By Capitol Wally ST-2-12394 F1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] 13-22759-F1 /\11754-XSide B runout, variant 0
ST-1-12394 F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-22758-F1 Δ11754 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1Side A runout, variant 1
ST-2-12394 F2 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-22759-F1 Δ11754-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1Side B runout, variant 1
Australia
May 1986- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB 5072
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1 etched) LIB 5072 A @ - MASTERED ON COPPER
(Side 2 etched) LIB 5072 B - 5
Japan
May 1, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-81743
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
June 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Oasis Records OLE-612Capitol Records ST-12394
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
OLE 612 A KSide A
OLE 612 B K
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Capitol Records St-12394-2First yearLP, Single Sided, Album | LP, Single Sided, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB 5072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 240424First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records ST12394 / Capitol Records ST-12394First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12394LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-512394LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 064 24 0424 1 / Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0424 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 038-74 6268 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0424 1 / Capitol Records 064 24 0424 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0424 1 / Capitol Records 43 770 0LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 32 384-0LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0424 1 / Capitol Records 064 24 0424 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 43 770 7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0424 1First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1986 | France | Capitol Records 064 24 0424 1 / Capitol Records 2404241First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records 064 24 0424 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records 064 24 0424 1 / Capitol Records 064-2404241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shelter Me5:36
- A2A To Z4:21
- A3Don't You Love Me Anymore5:25
- A4Living Without Your Love4:09
- A5Don't Drink The Water3:25
- B1You Can Leave Your Hat On4:14
- B2Heart Of The Matter4:20
- B3Inner City Blues5:51
- B4Love Is On A Fade4:04
- B5Heaven4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cocker are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Cocker are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Cocker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records FA 3227.
How do I tell if my copy of Cocker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FA 3227, EST 2009, ST-12394, LIB 5072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EST 2009 A-1-1-1- D and EST 2009 B-3-1-1- DD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cocker 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.
