France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L.A. 4470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7Y Part 84.828Label side A
7y Part 84.829Label side B
Raul De SouzaSweet Lucy
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Lucy
by Raul De Souza · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
Sweet Lucy 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 Sweet Lucy
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Netherlands
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 006-85259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-85 215EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
85 215 A-1Runout side A, stamped
85 215 B-1Runout side B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records L.A. 4470First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 215 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 052 85215Z / EMI 5C 028 85 215First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 634First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 006-82.215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4470First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records P-4470First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-85259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 852157", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 159557", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 1307 612" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 1307 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASweet Lucy3:35
- BAt Will4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Lucy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sweet Lucy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Sweet Lucy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, US, UK, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records L.A. 4470.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Lucy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L.A. 4470, 4470, CL 15955, P-4470) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7Y Part 84.828 and 7y Part 84.829. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Lucy 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.
