US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(PCA0027)SA SIde Label
(PCA0039)SB SIde Label
Vinyl pressings
Carey
by Joni Mitchell · 1971
18 pressings12 countriesFolk RockPop RockRock
Carey 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 Carey
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
REP-1029 PCA-0027-S-1ASide A Dead Wax / Runout
REP-1029 PCA-0027-DJ-1BSide B Dead Wax / Runout
PCA 0027 SSide A Label
PCA 0027Side B Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 14099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 14099
- Format
- 7" · SOLID CENTRE
UK
August 13, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 14099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K 14099 A1Side A:
K 14099 B1Side B:
Japan
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records P-1077R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Reprise Records R-1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Reprise Records R-1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Reprise Records 14 099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 14 099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 14 099 / Reprise Records REP 1029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 14 099 / Reprise Records 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 30164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Reprise Records K 14099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Reprise Records K 14088First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Reprise Records N-66-12First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Reprise Records R21-163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 14099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 14099First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Reprise Records 10297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACarey3:00
- BThis Flight Tonight2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carey are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Carey are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Carey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Reprise Records 1029.
How do I tell if my copy of Carey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1029, K 14099, P-1077R, R-1029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (PCA0027)S and (PCA0039)S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carey 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.
