US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4690
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
545-95439-ARunout groove side A
545-95438Runout groove side B
Natalie ColeStand By
Vinyl pressings
Stand By
by Natalie Cole · 1979
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Stand By was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Stand By
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4690
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S95439ASide A Label
S95438Side B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9078
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4690
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16072
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-11920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11920First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records Promo 4690 / Capitol Records Pro 9044First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | France | Capitol Records SP 648First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-85844First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 006-085844First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16072First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4690First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9078First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4690First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records P-4690First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStand By3:43
- BWho Will Carry On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand By are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Stand By are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Stand By first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4690.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand By is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4690, SPRO-9078, P-4690, CL 16072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 545-95439-A and 545-95438. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand By 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.
