US
March 25, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 1037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM152654-2ESide A
XSM152655-2FSide B
Vinyl pressings
Vintage Violence
by John Cale · 1970
22 pressings4 countriesArt RockRock
Vintage Violence 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 Vintage Violence
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
March 25, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 1037
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM152654-2A PRunout Side A, Variant 1, stamped
o XSM152655-2A PRunout Side B, Variant 1, stamped
o XSM152654-1A 1 P 1ARunout Side A, Variant 2, stamped
o XSM152655-2A 1 P B6Runout Side B, Variant 2, stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 1037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
XSM152654-1ARunout, variant 1, Side A
XSM152655-2ARunout, variant 1, Side B
XSM152654-2B 1 TRunout, variant 2, Side A
XSM152655-2E 1 TRunout, variant 2, Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 1037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM152654-2C Ƨ S A2Runout A
o XSM152655-2C I S A1Runout B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 1037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM 152654-1ARunout Side A, stamped
XSM 152655-1ARunout Side B, stamped
XSM 152654Label Side A
XSM 152655Label Side B
Europe
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64256
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 64256-1 ⅡSide A runout etched
S 64256-2 ⅡSide B runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia CS 1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Europe | CBS S 64256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 1037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 1037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CBS CS 1037LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 64256 / CBS 64256LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S 64256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | CBS 64256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | CBS S 64256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | CBS S 64256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Edsel Records ED 230LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Edsel Records ED 230LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Columbia MOVLP431 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP431LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | Columbia CS 1037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Columbia CS 1037 / Sony Music 19439800451LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Club edition |
| 2026 | Europe | Columbia MOVLP431 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP431LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia CS 1037LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 1037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 1037 / Columbia CS 1037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 1037 / Sony Music 88883772921LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hello, There2:45
- A2Gideon's Bible3:19
- A3Adelaide2:21
- A4Big White Cloud3:32
- A5Cleo2:38
- A6Please4:19
- B1Charlemagne5:00
- B2Bring It On Up2:21
- B3Amsterdam3:11
- B4Ghost Story3:46
- B5Fairweather Friend2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vintage Violence are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Vintage Violence are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2026.
When was Vintage Violence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Europe. One of them is Columbia CS 1037, released March 25, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Vintage Violence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 1037, S 64256) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM152654-2E and XSM152655-2F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vintage Violence 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.
