Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233805CBS SBP-233805
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
△ MX160935 SBP233805-1Side A runout, stamped
△ MX160936 SBP233805-2Side B runout, stamped
MX160935Side A label
MX160936Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Arizona
by Mark Lindsay · 1969
17 pressings10 countriesVocalRockPop
Arizona was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Arizona
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9986
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM151910-1D oRunout side A
XSM151911-1C oRunout side B
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9986
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SONP 50259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 473764
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS SBP 233805 / CBS SBP-233805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9986First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | India | Columbia CS 9986First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473764First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | CBS 37662LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS S 64008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS S 64008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9986LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Venezuela | CBS Columbia CS-9450LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9986LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9986LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9986LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9986LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233805LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | 先鋒 PRC-5087LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9986LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Arizona
- A2Something
- A3Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
- A4Love's Been Good To Me
- A5Small Town Woman
- A6First Hymn From Grand Terrace
- B1Miss America
- B2The Name Of My Sorrow
- B3Leaving On A Jet Plane
- B4I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- B5Man From Houston
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arizona are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Arizona are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Arizona first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Australia, Canada, India, Japan and more. One of them is CBS SBP 233805.
How do I tell if my copy of Arizona is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBP 233805, CS 9986, SONP 50259, SBP 473764) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, △ MX160935 SBP233805-1 and △ MX160936 SBP233805-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arizona 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.