France
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 818
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 818 A P1 [Diamond symbol]Runout side A
AMS 818 B B2 [Star symbol]Runout side B
Joe CockerCry Me A River
Vinyl pressings
Cry Me A River
by Joe Cocker · 1970
31 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
Cry Me A River 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 Cry Me A River
25 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M 1995S-T2 ᵀᴵRun-out Side A, etched
A+M 1996S-T2 ᵀᴵRun-out Side B, etched
UK
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- Fly Records BUG 3Fly Records BUG-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BUG 3 A-1U O KT 1A side runout
BUG 3 B-1U G KT 1B side runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1200
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 1995S-P1 2A-side runout
A&M 1996S-P1 2B-side runout
(1995-S)A-side label
(1996-S)B-side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1200-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
A+M 1995S-M1 MR Δ82355 1-XEtched runout / A side, "MR" and "1-X" encircled
A+M 1996S-M1 MR Δ82355-XEtched runout / B side, "MR" encircled
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-3947First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Brazil | A&M Records 7AM - 5055First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1200First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1200First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | A&M Records 14 779 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | India | A&M Records AMS 818First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45.005 / A&M Records AM 45005First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45.005 / A&M Records AM 45005First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 3947First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMS 818First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMS 818First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | A&M Records AMS 578First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | A&M Records H 659 / Hispavox H 659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Hispavox CP 68First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Fly Records BUG 3First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | A&M Records AMS 8187", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ACry Me A River3:50
- BGive Peace A Chance4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was Cry Me A River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, US, UK, Netherlands and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 818, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry Me A River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 818, 1200, BUG 3, 1200-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS 818 A P1 [Diamond symbol] and AMS 818 B B2 [Star symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry Me A River 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.
