UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16193
- Format
- 7", Single
Lee ClaytonOh How Lucky I Am
Vinyl pressings
Oh How Lucky I Am
by Lee Clayton · 1981
10 pressings7 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Oh How Lucky I Am was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Oh How Lucky I Am
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-5012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2 C 008-86348Capitol Records C 008-86.348
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-86 348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7C 006-86 348
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 008-86348 / Capitol Records C 008-86.348First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-86 348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Capitol Records 7C 006-86 348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3c 006 86348First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 702First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 702First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Sweden | Capitol Records 7C 006-86348First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16193First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records P-5012First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records 5012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOh How Lucky I Am (Edited Version)2:58
- BWon't You Give Me One More Chance3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh How Lucky I Am are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh How Lucky I Am are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Oh How Lucky I Am first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 16193.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh How Lucky I Am is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 16193, 5012, P-5012, 2 C 008-86348) 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 Oh How Lucky I Am 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.
