Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 15-2329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Johnny NashI Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up
Vinyl pressings
I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up
by Johnny Nash · 1972
14 pressings6 countriesSoulReggae-PopReggaeFunk / Soul
I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-2329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S CI 8310◊1N [cgd logo] 8/9/72Runout side A
S CI 8310◊2N [cgd logo] 8/9/72Runout side B
CI 8310-1NSide A, label
CI 8310-2NSide B, label
Peru
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic CSR-0866
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Yugoslavia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Suzy CBS 7800CBS CBS 7800
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 7800 A1A Side
CBS S 7800 B1B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 15-2329First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 5-2329First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS CBS 8310First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Peru | Epic CSR-0866First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | Suzy CBS 7800 / CBS CBS 7800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Costa Rica | CBS 108677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Epic 5-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AI Can See Clearly Now2:48
- BStir It Up3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada, Italy, Peru, Yugoslavia. One of them is Epic 15-2329.
How do I tell if my copy of I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15-2329, 5-2329, CBS 8310, CSR-0866) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Can See Clearly Now / Stir It Up 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.
