US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T 448
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p M-448-AS (Artisan logo)A runout
p M-448-BS (Artisan logo)B runout
Randy EdelmanPrime Cuts
Vinyl pressings
Prime Cuts
by Randy Edelman · 1974
11 pressings8 countriesBalladPop RockRockPop
Prime Cuts was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Prime Cuts
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T 448
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2S M-448-AS 1A (Artisan logo) A1A runout
1S M-448-BS 1A (Artisan logo) A2B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T 448
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-448-AS 1BEtched Side 1
M-448-BS 1AEtched Side 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BT 448
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BT 448 A-1AG 1Side A
BT 448 B- △ G 1Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BT 448
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BT 448 A-1◊XSide A
BT 448 B-1◊XSide B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records L-36010
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | 20th Century Records L-36010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 9209-448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records GP 380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6370 220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | 20th Century Records BT 448First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | 20th Century Records BT 448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records T 448First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records T 448First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records T 448First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | 20th Century Records STEC 190LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Philips 6370 220 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bluebird3:42
- A2Pistol Packin' Melody3:03
- A3I Am A Dancer4:24
- A4Where Did We Go Wrong?4:14
- A5Stan, The Pantsman3:48
- B1You Are The Sunlight - I Am The Moon3:05
- B2The Woman On Your Arm3:41
- B3Isn't It A Shame3:27
- B4Everybody Wants To Call You Sweetheart2:48
- B5June Lullaby3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prime Cuts are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Prime Cuts are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Prime Cuts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 20th Century Records T 448.
How do I tell if my copy of Prime Cuts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 448, BT 448, L-36010, 9209-448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p M-448-AS (Artisan logo) and p M-448-BS (Artisan logo). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prime Cuts 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.