UK
April 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SHAR.5071ASide A Label
SHAR.5071BSide B Label
Kevin AyersCaribbean Moon
Vinyl pressings
Caribbean Moon
by Kevin Ayers · 1973
16 pressings9 countriesArt RockRock
Caribbean Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Caribbean Moon
10 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SHAR.5071ASide A Label
SHAR.5071BSide B Label
UK
April 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SHAR.5071ALabel Side A
SHAR.5071BLabel Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Sire SAA-709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MB-27598-SSide A Label
MB-27599-SSide B Label
France
May 1973- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 2 C 006 - 05347Harvest 2C 006-05347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
05347 A 21 M3 293072Runout side A, stamped
05347 B 21 M3 293073Runout side B, stamped
C 006 - 05.347 ALabel side A
C 006 - 05.347 BLabel side B
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 4C 006-05347
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Harvest 4C 006-05347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-05 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-05347 / United Artists Records 5C 006-06124First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Harvest HARJ 5071First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Turkey | Harvest HATS 312First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Harvest HAR 5071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Sire SAA-709First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Harvest HAR 5071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Harvest HAR 5071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | Harvest 2 C 006 - 05347 / Harvest 2C 006-05347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Harvest HAR 51007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Harvest HAR 51007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-053477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Harvest HAR 51097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Harvest HAR 51097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACaribbean Moon3:01
- BTake Me To Tahiti3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caribbean Moon are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Caribbean Moon are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Caribbean Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, France, Belgium and more. One of them is Harvest HAR 5071, released April 19, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Caribbean Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAR 5071, SAA-709, 2 C 006 - 05347, 4C 006-05347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHAR.5071A and SHAR.5071B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caribbean Moon 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.
