US
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159065A Side
ZSS 159066B Side
Paul SimonAmerican Tune
Vinyl pressings
American Tune
by Paul Simon · 1973
15 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
American Tune was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 American Tune
14 pressings came out in 1973, 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
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159065Label side A
ZSS 159066Label side B
US
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
T ZSS 159065-1C STERLINGEtched side A, except STERLING stamped
T1 ZSS 159066-1C STERLINGEtched side B, except STERLING stamped
US
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 159064Side A Label
JZSS 159065Side B Label
UK
November 30, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1979
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Knock Out Centre
UK
November 30, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1979
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 271First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Portugal | CBS CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia 4-45900First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45900First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45900First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | CBS CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1979First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Columbia AE7 11057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Tune3:44
- BOne Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Tune are there?
15 vinyl pressings of American Tune are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was American Tune first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Columbia 4-45900, released November 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of American Tune is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45900, S CBS 1979, CBS 1979, SOPB 271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 159065 and ZSS 159066. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Tune 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.
