US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5640
- Format
- 7"
Mrs. Elva MillerDowntown
Vinyl pressings
Downtown
by Mrs. Elva Miller · 1966
12 pressings8 countriesNoveltyBalladPopFolk
Downtown was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Downtown
12 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-55778-P1 #3A-side runout, stamped variant 1
45-55594-T2B-side runout, stamped variant 1
45-55778-P1 IAMA-side runout, stamped variant 2
45-55594-P1 #3 IAMB-side runout, stamped variant 1
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
55778Side A stamped
55594Side B stamped
45-55778A-side label
45-55594B-side label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15444
- Format
- 7"
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1649
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCAP1337A-side runout, stamped
7XCAP1338B-side runout, stamped
45-55594Label - Side A
45-55778Label - Side B
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1649First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 5640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 5640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 5640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.5640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15444First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15444First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5640First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADowntown2:49
- BA Lover's Concerto2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Downtown are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Downtown are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Downtown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5640.
How do I tell if my copy of Downtown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5640, CL 15444, CP-1649, K 23219) 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 Downtown 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.