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Long Long Time

by Linda Ronstadt · 1970

21 pressings12 countriesFolk RockVocalRockPop

Long Long Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Long Long Time

18 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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.

France

1970
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 2C 006-80524 MCapitol Records 2C 006-80.524 M
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
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US

June 1970
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 2846
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
Runout / matrix

45-1-74025 Z2A side deadwax - scribed

45-2-74117 Z1B side deadwax - scribed

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US

June 1970
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 2846
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
Runout / matrix

45-74025Label Side A

45-74117Label Side B

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US

June 1970
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 2846
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

45-1-74025 Z3• CJ ✲ STERLINGrunout side A, variant 1

45-2-74117 Z 2(x'd out) 3• 1(sideways) ✲ STERLINGrunout side B, variant 1

45-1-74025 Z3• 1 ✲ STERLINGrunout side A, variant 2

45-2-74117 Z2̶3• 2 ✲ STERLINGrunout side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

US

June 1970
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 2846
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
Runout / matrix

45-74025Label Side A

45-74117Label Side B

Full details of this pressing

US

June 1970
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 2846
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

45-1-74025 Z6 2846#2 STERLING OSIde A runout

45-2-74117 Z6 2846#1 STERLING OSide B runout

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 21 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s20 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970AustraliaCapitol Records CP-9186First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970CanadaCapitol Records 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970FranceCapitol Records 2C 006-80524 M / Capitol Records 2C 006-80.524 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970GermanyCapitol Records 1C 006-80 581 UFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970ItalyCapitol Records 3C 006-80524First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970NetherlandsCapitol Records 2C 006-80524 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970NetherlandsCapitol Records 5C 006-80524-MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970New ZealandCapitol Records F.2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970SpainCapitol Records 1 J 006-80. 524 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono
1970UKCapitol Records CL 15657First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970USCapitol Records 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970JapanCapitol Records CR-2646First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1970USCapitol Records 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970USCapitol Records 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1970USCapitol Records P-2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono
All 20 pressings from the 1970s
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaCapitol Records CP-116327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo

Tracklist

  1. ALong Long Time2:59
  2. BNobodys2:50

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Long Long Time are there?

21 vinyl pressings of Long Long Time are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.

When was Long Long Time first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, US, UK, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2C 006-80524 M.

How do I tell if my copy of Long Long Time is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 006-80524 M, 2846, CL 15657, P-2846) 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 Long Long Time 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.

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