Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7797
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7797-ARunout side A, etched
CBS 7797-B2Runout side B, etched
Johnny CashA Thing Called Love / Daddy
Vinyl pressings
A Thing Called Love / Daddy
by Johnny Cash · 1971
27 pressings12 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
A Thing Called Love / Daddy was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 A Thing Called Love / Daddy
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7797
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7797First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7797First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-455347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | CBS S 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | CBS S 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS 77977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4613917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS S 7797 / CBS CBS 77977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 77977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS S 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS S 77977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-455347", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 77977", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS S 77977", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS S 77977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-455347", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Thing Called Love2:31
- BDaddy2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Thing Called Love / Daddy are there?
27 vinyl pressings of A Thing Called Love / Daddy are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was A Thing Called Love / Daddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 7797.
How do I tell if my copy of A Thing Called Love / Daddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7797) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7797-A and CBS 7797-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Thing Called Love / Daddy 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.
