UK
April 8, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 170 A-3A-side Runout
YRAK 170 B-1 CHRISB-side Runout
(YRAK 170A)A-side Label
(YRAK 170B)B-side Label
MudThe Cat Crept In
Vinyl pressings
The Cat Crept In
by Mud · 1974
24 pressings18 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
The Cat Crept In was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Cat Crept In
24 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 18 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 170 A-3A-side runout
YRAK 170 B-1 CHRISB-side runout
YRAK 170ALabel side A
YRAK 170BLabel side B
Country unknown
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK 170 AA-side runout
RAK-170 BB-side runout
YRAK 170ALabel side A
YRAK 170BLabel side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-10492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 4 C006.95342RAK 4C006 95 342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4C006 - 95342-A/8 ΛRunout side A
4C006 - 95342-B/1 Λ BCDRunout side B
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 4 C006.95342RAK 4C006 95 342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4C006 - 95342-A/8 ΛRunout side A
4C006 - 95342-B/1 Λ BCDRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | RAK RAK 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | RAK RAK-10492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | RAK 4 C006.95342 / RAK 4C006 95 342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | RAK 4 C006.95342 / RAK 4C006 95 342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Brazil | Odeon S7I-3373First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Denmark | RAK RAK 170First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | RAK 2C 008-95.342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | RAK 1 C 006-95 342 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 342First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Columbia 3C 000 95342First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Columbia 3C 006 95342First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Odeon EOR-10565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Odeon EOR-10565First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | Capitol Records 7559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-95342 / RAK 5C 006-95 342First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 170First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Cat Crept In3:56
- BMorning2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cat Crept In are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Cat Crept In are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was The Cat Crept In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is RAK RAK 170, released April 8, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cat Crept In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 170, RAK-10492, 4 C006.95342, S7I-3373) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 170 A-3 and YRAK 170 B-1 CHRIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Cat Crept In 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.
