Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7449
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Loggins And MessinaGrowin'
Vinyl pressings
Growin'
by Loggins And Messina · 1974
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Growin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Growin'
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS 7449First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia 3-101187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 32817", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 32817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 3027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4615927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS CBS 32817", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-101187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-101187", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-101187", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-101187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 31117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 31117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGrowin'2:33
- BKeep Me In Mind3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Growin' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Growin' are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Growin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Mexico. One of them is CBS 7449.
How do I tell if my copy of Growin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7449) 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 Growin' 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.
