UK
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CAPSP 102Capitol Records 0C 154-85 170/1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
A Retrospective
by Linda Ronstadt · 1977
30 pressings12 countriesCountry RockSoft RockRock
A Retrospective was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 A Retrospective
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKBB-11629
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SKBB-1-11629 Z3 #5 0Side A runout
SKBB-2-11629 Z3 #4 0Side B runout
SKBB-3-11629 Z3 #3 0Side C runout
SKBB-4-11629 Z3 #1 0Side D runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKBB-11629
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SKBB-1-11629 Z3 #5 0Side 1 Etched
SKBB-2-11629 Z3 #4 0Side 2 Etched
SKBB-3-11629 Z3 #3 0Side 3 Etched
SKBB-4-11629 Z3 #1 0Side 4 Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKBB-11629
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SKBB-1-11629 Z5 ─◁Side A runout, etched, variant 1
SKBB-2-11629 Z5 #3 ─◁Side B runout, etched, variant 1
SKBB-3-11629 Z5 #4 ─◁Side C runout, etched, variant 1
SKBB-4-11629 Z5 #2 ─◁Side D runout, etched, variant 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKBB-11629
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SKBB-1-11629 H-12Side 1 Etched
SKBB-2-11629 H-14Side 2 Etched
SKBB-3-11629 H-13Side 3 Etched
SKBB-4-11629 H-13Side 4 Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKBB-11629
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SKBB-1-11629 Z2Side A runout, variant 1
SKBB-2-11629 J-14 ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ JAM ✲Side B runout, variant 1
SKBB-3-11629 H-12 ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ JAM ✲Side C runout, variant 1
SKBB-4-11629 F-10 ✲Side D runout, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records SIJ.11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records SIJ.11629First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SKBB 511629LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2S 158-85170/1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-67137-38First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Mexico | Capitol Records POP-443First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SKBB-511629LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records r-224315LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SKBB-11629First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 164 85170/1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 138.85170/1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records D(DB) 903LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1When Will I Be Loved2:05
- A2Silver Threads And Golden Needles2:19
- A3Hobo3:00
- A4I Fall To Pieces3:06
- A5Birds2:58
- A6I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You2:44
- B1Different Drum2:45
- B2Some Of Shelly's Blues2:10
- B3I'll Be Your Baby Tonight3:43
- B4Louise3:22
- B5Long, Long Time4:21
- C1Faithless Love3:13
- C2Rock Me On The Water3:37
- C3Lovesick Blues2:00
- C4Rescue Me2:45
- C5Just A Little Bit Of Rain2:20
- C6The Long Way Around2:17
- D1You're No Good3:40
- D2Ramblin' Round3:17
- D3Crazy Arms3:29
- D4It Doesn't Matter Anymore3:26
- D5Will You Love Me Tomorrow2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Retrospective are there?
30 vinyl pressings of A Retrospective are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was A Retrospective first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records CAPSP 102, released July 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of A Retrospective is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAPSP 102, SKBB-11629, SIJ.11629, 2S 158-85170/1) 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 A Retrospective 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.
