US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT-12043
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
City
by McGuinn, Clark & Hillman · 1980
21 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
City was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 City
19 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 13 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12043
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12043-Z-5· 1 ✲ Criteria MFSide A, Etched exc.✲ Criteria
ST2-12043-Z5· 2 ✲ Criteria MFSide B, Etched exc. ✲ Criteria
ST 1-12043Side A Label
ST 2-12043Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12043-Z-3 #2 Criteria MFSide A, etched exc. Criteria
ST2-12043-Z-3 Criteria MFSide B, etched exc. Criteria
ST 1-12043Label, side A
ST 2-12043Label, side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12043-Z-1 #5 Criteria MF OSide A runout
ST-2-12043-Z-1 #1 Criteria MF OSide B runout
ST 1-12043Side A Label
ST 2-12043Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12043
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12043-Z-3 · ─◁ [Criteria logo] MFA-side runout, variant 1
ST2-12043-Z-3 #2 · ─◁ [Criteria logo] MFB-side runout, variant 1
ST-1-12043-Z-3 · ─◁ [Criteria logo] MFA-side runout, variant 2
ST2-12043-Z-3 · ─◁ [Criteria logo] MFB-side runout, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 12043 OC 062-86 075
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 1 12043 - 2Side 1
E ST2 12043 - 1Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 86075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068 86.075 / Capitol Records 2C 068 86075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 064-86 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-86075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81299First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 064-86075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-12043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 064-086075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Sweden | Capitol Records 7C 062-86075First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 12043 OC 062-86 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records DT-12043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST.12043 / Capitol Records ST-12043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Portugal | Capitol Records 8E 074-86 075LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Who Taught The Night3:13
- A2One More Chance4:10
- A3Won't Let You Down3:54
- A4Street Talk2:45
- A5City4:38
- B1Skate Date3:02
- B2Givin' Herself Away3:48
- B3Deeper In2:42
- B4Painted Fire2:54
- B5Let Me Down Easy3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City are there?
21 vinyl pressings of City are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records DT-12043.
How do I tell if my copy of City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DT-12043, ST-12043, E-ST 12043 OC 062-86 075, 31C 064 86075) 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 City 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.
