Vinyl pressings
by Joe Cocker · 1985
Shelter Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
2006997 - A1 - CStamped, side A variant 1
2006997 - B1 - CStamped, side B variant 1
2006997 - A2 - CStamped, side A variant 2
2006997 - B2 - CStamped, side B variant 2
CL 362 A-1-1-2-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
CL 362 B-1-1--1-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
12CL 362 A-1-1-2-X1 DSide A runout
12CL 362 3-2-1-1- DSide B runout
12CL 362ASide A label
12CL 362BSide B label
LS-1733 Aside A
LS-1733 Bside B
200699 A CI M3 349907Runout side A
200699 B 21 M3 349908Runout side B
2006997 ALabel side A
2006997 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Liberation Records LS-1733First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 0699 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 2006997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 060 20 0710 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Capitol Records 2006997First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-2007106First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2006997First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Liberation Records K9735First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 771First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Capitol Records 006 20 0699 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Capitol Records 052 2007106First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 362First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Capitol Records CL 362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Argentina | Capitol Records DIF 3977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
26 vinyl pressings of Shelter Me are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C 006-20 0699 7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-20 0699 7, CL 362, 12 CL 362, LS-1733) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2006997 - A1 - C and 2006997 - B1 - C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
