Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 878-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Michelle ShockedCaptain Swing
Vinyl pressings
Captain Swing
by Michelle Shocked · 1989
15 pressings12 countriesJump BluesFolkSwingJazz
Captain Swing was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Captain Swing
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cooking Vinyl 838878.1London Records 838-878-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8388781 A-1U-1-1Side A runout stamped
8388781 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
PACLZ 4233Side A Label
PACLZ 4234Side B Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 878-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422838878-1A DMM -SP 2-1 PrecisionSide A etched
422838878-1B DMM - SP ƧP1-1 PrecisionSide B etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cooking Vinyl 838 878London Records 838 878
- Format
- Box Set, Promo, LP, Album, CD, Album, Cassette, Album
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 878-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422838878-1A DMM -SP 2-1 PrecisionRunout Side A etched
422838878-1BS DMM - SP ƧP1-1 PrecisionRunout Side B etched
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 878-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
838 878-1A EMIDISC DMMSide1, Etched
838 878-1B EMIDISC DMMSide2, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | Italy | Ricordi International SNIR 25134First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | DRO 4D-0672First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Sweden | Amigo AMLP 2021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Cooking Vinyl 838878.1 / London Records 838-878-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Cooking Vinyl 838 878 / London Records 838 878First yearBox Set, Promo, LP, Album, CD, Album, Cassette, Album · Promo | Box Set, Promo, LP, Album, CD, Album, Cassette, Album · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 838 878-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221244 / Mercury 838 878-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1God Is A Real Estate Developer3:12
- A2On The Greener Side2:53
- A3Silent Ways2:38
- A4Sleep Keeps Me Awake2:42
- A5The Cement Lament3:04
- B1(Don't You Mess Around With) My Little Sister2:37
- B2Looks Like Mona Lisa2:29
- B3Too Little Too Late2:13
- B4Streetcorner Ambassador3:25
- B5Must Be Luff3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Captain Swing are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Captain Swing are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Captain Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 838 878-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Captain Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 878-1, 838878.1, 838 878, SNIR 25134) 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 Captain Swing 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.
