Yugoslavia
1971- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S 53606 UniUNI Records S 53606 Uni
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 53606 A 09021Runout A etched
S 53606 B 03021Runout B etched
Neil DiamondCracklin' Rosie / He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother
Vinyl pressings
Cracklin' Rosie / He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother
by Neil Diamond · 1971
13 pressings3 countriesPop RockRockPop
Cracklin' Rosie was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Cracklin' Rosie
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53606 Uni / UNI Records S 53606 UniFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600187", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600187", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 902097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACracklin' Rosie2:47
- BHe Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cracklin' Rosie are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cracklin' Rosie are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Cracklin' Rosie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Yugoslavia. One of them is PGP RTB S 53606 Uni.
How do I tell if my copy of Cracklin' Rosie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 53606 Uni) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 53606 A 09021 and S 53606 B 03021. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cracklin' Rosie 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.
