US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4412
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S45-93105A-F2 KP —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLA-side runout
Z̶3̶-S45-93108A Z3 - —◁ JAMFB-side runout
S-93105AA-side label
S-93108AB-side label
KlaatuCalling Occupants
Vinyl pressings
Calling Occupants
by Klaatu · 1976
14 pressings9 countriesArt RockPop RockRockPop
Calling Occupants was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Calling Occupants
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Z1-S45-93195A 4̶3̶7̶7̶ F1 -1 4412 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
Z1-S45-93108A 4412 -2 JAMFSide B runout
S93105A
S93108A
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRO-8556Mono Label
S93105AStereo Label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- GRT 1216-1075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
South Africa
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records JCL 625
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Capitol Records 1541First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11410First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | GRT 1216-1075First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | GRT 1216-1075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records 4412First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records 4412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records P-4412First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records P-4377First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Canada | GRT 1216-10757", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records SP 5397", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 093 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 0937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 - 850937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-850937", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACalling Occupants7:14
- BSub-Rosa Subway4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Calling Occupants are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Calling Occupants are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Calling Occupants first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, South Africa, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4412.
How do I tell if my copy of Calling Occupants is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4412, P-4412, P-4377, 1216-1075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-93105A-F2 KP —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL and Z̶3̶-S45-93108A Z3 - —◁ JAMF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Calling Occupants 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.
