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Cast A Long Shadow

by Little Richard · 1971

10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul

Cast A Long Shadow was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Cast A Long Shadow

3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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

1971
Label and catalog number
Epic S 66285
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

S 64369-A1 S 66285-A1Runout Side A

S 64369-B1 S 66285-B1Runout Side B

S 64370-A1 S 66285 C1Runout Side C

S 64370-B1 S 66285 D1Runout Side D

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Australia

1971
Label and catalog number
Epic 2ELPS-0004
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Orange Labels
Runout / matrix

MX163869Side A label

MX163870Side B label

MX163871Side C label

MX163872Side D label

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Europe

1971
Label and catalog number
Epic S 66285
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

S 66285 - 1Runout side A, etched

S 66285 - 2Runout side B, etched

S 66285 - 3Runout side C, etched

S 66285 - 4Runout side D, etched

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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.

1970s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1971AustraliaEpic 2ELPS-0004First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1971CanadaEpic EG 30428LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1971EuropeEpic S 66285First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1971NetherlandsEpic EPC 66285LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1971UKEpic S 66285First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1971USEpic EG 30428 / Epic E 30429LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1972USEpic EG 30428 / Epic E 30429LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977NetherlandsEpic EPC 22052LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaEpic 2ELPS-0004LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?USEpic EG 30428 / Epic E 30429LP, Compilation, RepressLP, Compilation, Repress

Tracklist

  1. A1Lucille1:59
  2. A2The Girl Can't Help It1:35
  3. A3Tutti Frutti1:30
  4. A4Send Me Some Lovin'3:04
  5. A5Long Tall Sally1:28
  6. A6Get Down With It5:52
  7. B1True Fine Mama2:15
  8. B2Jenny, Jenny2:18
  9. B3Good Golly Miss Molly1:32
  10. B4Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On2:55
  11. B5Anyway You Want Me2:40
  12. B6You Gotta Feel It3:00
  13. C1I Don't Want To Discuss It2:25
  14. C2Land Of A Thousand Dances2:09
  15. C3The Commandments Of Love2:26
  16. C4Money2:00
  17. C5Poor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail)1:52
  18. D1I Need Love2:38
  19. D2Never Gonna Let You Go2:40
  20. D3Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)4:37
  21. D4Function At The Junction2:33
  22. D5Well2:55

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Cast A Long Shadow are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Cast A Long Shadow are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.

When was Cast A Long Shadow first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Europe. One of them is Epic S 66285.

How do I tell if my copy of Cast A Long Shadow is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 66285, 2ELPS-0004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 64369-A1 S 66285-A1 and S 64369-B1 S 66285-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Cast A Long Shadow 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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