Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8223-A-Runout side A, etched
8223-B-Runout side B, etched
Paul SimonDuncan
Vinyl pressings
Duncan
by Paul Simon · 1971
19 pressings11 countriesFolk RockAcousticRock
Duncan 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 Duncan
2 pressings 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS 8223CBS CBS S 8223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 8223 / CBS CBS S 8223First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | CBS BA-2219117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-456387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | CBS CBS 3013707", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS CBS 82237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPA 407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPA 407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4614037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Norway | CBS CBS 82237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 82237", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 82237", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-456387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-456387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-456387", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ADuncan4:34
- BRun That Body Down3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Duncan are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Duncan are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Duncan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 8223.
How do I tell if my copy of Duncan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 8223, 8223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8223-A- and 8223-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Duncan 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.
