Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CI 5084-1NLabel side A
CI 5084-2NLabel side B
Petula ClarkDon't Cry For Me Argentina
Vinyl pressings
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
by Petula Clark · 1977
17 pressings14 countriesChansonVocalPop
Don't Cry For Me Argentina was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Don't Cry For Me Argentina
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CI 5084-1NLabel side A
CI 5084-2NLabel side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222294
- Format
- 7", Single
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS 66318
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS - 5084 - ASide A
CBS - 5084 - BSide B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS C4 8175
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5084CBS 5084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-5084-1A-1Runout area side A
S-5084-1B-1Runout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS BA 222294First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | CBS 66318First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | CBS C4 8175First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Chile | CBS 11151First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 5084 / CBS 5084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5084First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS 5084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS S 5084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Greece | CBS CBS 5084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Portugal | CBS CBS 5084First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS CBS 5084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Turkey | CBS CBS 5084First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | CBS 5084 / Suzy CBS 5084First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | CBS CBS 50847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Cry For Me Argentina4:45
- BA Carousel4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Cry For Me Argentina are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Don't Cry For Me Argentina are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Don't Cry For Me Argentina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS 5084.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Cry For Me Argentina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 5084, BA 222294, 66318, C4 8175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CI 5084-1N and CI 5084-2N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Cry For Me Argentina 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.
