Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 6533CBS 6533
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 01-6533-1A-1Runout side A, stamped
CBS 01-6533-1B-1Runout side B, stamped
Raffaella CarràCalifornia
Vinyl pressings
California
by Raffaella Carrà · 1978
13 pressings8 countriesSchlagerDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
California was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 California
12 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 6450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 6450-A-1 ⋀Runout (etched) side A
EPC S 6450-B-1 ⋀Runout (etched) side B
S EPC 6450 A*Side A label
S EPC 6450 B*Side B label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 6450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Big Hole
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 6450-A-1 ⋀Runout (etched) side A
EPC S 6450-B-1 ⋀Runout (etched) side B
S EPC 6450 A*Side A label
S EPC 6450 B*Side B label
UK
June 30, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 6450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 6450-A-1Runout (Etched) Side A
EPC S 6450-B-1Runout (Etched) Side A
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 40.148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 66375
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ITS- 431Runout Side A
66375-ALabel Side A
ITS - 431Label Side A
66375-BLabel Side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Epic 40.148First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | Epic 66375First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 6533 / CBS 6533First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6533 / CBS 6533First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6533 / CBS 6533First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 238First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-23First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-23First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 6450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 6450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Uruguay | Epic 2317First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 6450First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-061-IIFlexi-disc, 7" | Flexi-disc, 7" |
Tracklist
- ACalifornia3:58
- BDancin' In The Sun3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California are there?
13 vinyl pressings of California are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was California first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS 6533.
How do I tell if my copy of California is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 6533, S EPC 6450, 40.148, 66375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 01-6533-1A-1 and CBS 01-6533-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California 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.
