US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-153988-1E SSA side runout
ZSS154374-1G SB side runout
ZSS 153988A side label
ZSS 154374B side label
Mark LindsayProblem Child
Vinyl pressings
Problem Child
by Mark Lindsay · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesRock
Problem Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Problem Child
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS-153988-1CA side runout etched
p ZSS154374-1GB side runout stamped
ZSS 153988A side label
ZSS 154374B side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45286
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45286
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Special Rush Reservice
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-153987-1B TIA side runout etched
ZSP-153987-1C TIB side runout etched
JZSP 153987A side label
JZSP 153987B side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-221797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82096First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year45 RPM, 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 45 RPM, 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo | 45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS S 5408 / CBS 54087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 54087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-452867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Problem Child
- B1Problem Child
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Problem Child are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Problem Child are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Problem Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Japan. One of them is Columbia 4-45286.
How do I tell if my copy of Problem Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45286, BA-221797, CBSA 82096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-153988-1E SS and ZSS154374-1G S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Problem Child 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.
