US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records SCP 4001Colpix Records SCP-4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCP 4001 A-1Runout side A, etched
S-40013Matrix side A, on label
S-40014Matrix side B, on label
Lou ChristieLou Christie Strikes Again
Vinyl pressings
Lou Christie Strikes Again
by Lou Christie · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesVocalPop RockRockPop
Lou Christie Strikes Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Lou Christie Strikes Again
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records SCP 4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCP 4001 A-1Runout side A, etched
SCP 4001 B-1Runout side B, etched
11 [Blocky S]Runout both sides, stamped
S-40013Matrix side A, on label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-40011Label Side A
M-40012Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records SCP 4001Colpix Records SCP-4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCP 4001 A-1Runout side A, etched
S-40013Matrix side A, on label
S-40014Matrix side B, on label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records SCP 4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records PXL 551
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PXL551A-1 *TSide 1 Runout
PXL551B-1 *TSide 2 Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | New Zealand | Colpix Records CP-4001 / Colpix Records 4001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Colpix Records PXL 551First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Colpix Records SCP 4001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Colpix Records CP 4001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Colpix Records SCP 4001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Colpix Records SCP 4001 / Colpix Records SCP-4001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Colpix Records SCP 4001 / Colpix Records SCP-4001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Astor GGS 1218 / Astor GGS-1218LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Colpix Records CP 4001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Marble Arch MALS 1213LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Marble Arch MAL 1213LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Big Time2:05
- A2Guitars And Bongos2:40
- A3Pot Of Gold2:36
- A4Why Did You Do It Baby2:22
- A5Make Summer Last Forever2:44
- A6Too Many Miles2:23
- B1Cryin' On My Knees2:30
- B2A Teenager In Love1:59
- B3Don't Let Me Catch You Running Wild2:45
- B4Have I Sinned2:30
- B5Back Track2:20
- B6If Wishes Could Be Kisses2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lou Christie Strikes Again are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lou Christie Strikes Again are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was Lou Christie Strikes Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Colpix Records SCP 4001, released February 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Lou Christie Strikes Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCP 4001, CP 4001, PXL 551, CP-4001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCP 4001 A-1 and S-40013. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lou Christie Strikes Again 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.