UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16197
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 16197 A - 1Side A
CL 16197 B - 1Side B
Vinyl pressings
America
by Neil Diamond · 1980
25 pressings15 countriesSoft RockRock
America 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 America
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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 4994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S97188ALabel Side A
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4994
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-4994 97188-A-Z1Side A
S45-4994-97196-Z1Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S97188ALabel Side A
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CP-470ASide A Label
CP-470BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 86369First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records 4994First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Chile | Capitol Records 21518First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 16197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17149First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17149First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP 625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 008-86369 HFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16197First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records P-4994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4994First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Capitol Records 8551 / Capitol Records 33C 006-863697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-5977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAmerica (Edited Version)3:27
- BSongs Of Life3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America are there?
25 vinyl pressings of America are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 16197.
How do I tell if my copy of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 16197, 4994, P-4994, CP-470) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 16197 A - 1 and CL 16197 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is America 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.
