US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9758
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM138871-1A P A3Side 1 stamped
o XSM138872-1A 1 P B2Side 2 stamped
o XSM138871-1A P A3Side 1 variant 1
o XSM138872-1A 1 P A3Side 2 variant 1
John KayJohn Kay & The Sparrow
Vinyl pressings
John Kay & The Sparrow
by John Kay · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRock
John Kay & The Sparrow was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 John Kay & The Sparrow
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9758
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM138871-1A 0 SRunout Side A
XSM138872-1A 0 SRunout Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9758
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM138871-1B 1 T A1 0Runout side A
XSM138872-1A PXT L6Runout side B
XSM 138871Label side A
XSM 138872Label side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233660
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9758
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XSM138871-1A CSide A runout
o XSM138872-1A ASide B runout
XSM 138871Side A label
XSM 138872Side B label
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia S 63 564
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 XSM138871-1A A 1 1 ARunout side A
0 XSM138872-1A C 1 1 ARunout side B
(679 534 A) XSM 138 871Label side A
(679 534 B) XSM 138 872Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS SBP 233660First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9758First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Columbia S 63 564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50134First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 483639First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Blue Horizon BHS 5509 / Blue Horizon BHS.5509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9758First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9758First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9758First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Columbia CS 9758 / Columbia 4 CS09758LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-844LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Twisted
- A2Goin' To California
- A3Baby, Please Don't Go
- A4Down Goes Your Love Life
- A5Bright Lights, Big City
- A6Can't Make Love By Yourself
- B1Good Morning Little School Girl
- B2King Pin
- B3Square Headed People
- B4Chasin' Shadows
- B5Green Bottle Lover
- B6Isn't It Strange
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of John Kay & The Sparrow are there?
11 vinyl pressings of John Kay & The Sparrow are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 2000.
When was John Kay & The Sparrow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9758.
How do I tell if my copy of John Kay & The Sparrow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9758, SBP 233660, S 63 564, SONP 50134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o XSM138871-1A P A3 and o XSM138872-1A 1 P B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is John Kay & The Sparrow 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.