Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7798
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Lynn AndersonCry
Vinyl pressings
Cry
by Lynn Anderson · 1971
12 pressings8 countriesVocalCountryPopFolk
Cry 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 Cry
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7798First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Brazil | CBS 337637", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-455297", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-455297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS 7798 / CBS CBS 77987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Norway | CBS 7798 / CBS CBS 77987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | CBS SSC.11717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 77987", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-455297", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-455297", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-455297", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-455297", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACry3:08
- BSimple Words2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cry are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 7798.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7798) 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 Cry 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.
