South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SSC 1075
- Format
- 7", Single
Ray StevensAmerica, Communicate With Me
Vinyl pressings
America, Communicate With Me
by Ray Stevens · 1969
11 pressings6 countriesSoft RockNoveltyPop
America, Communicate With Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 America, Communicate With Me
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1075First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-2217587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Barnaby Records ZS7-20167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | CBS 51517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 51517" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 20167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 20167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 20167", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 20167", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 20167", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 20167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAmerica, Communicate With Me3:06
- BMonkey See, Monkey Do2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America, Communicate With Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of America, Communicate With Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was America, Communicate With Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in South Africa. One of them is CBS SSC 1075.
How do I tell if my copy of America, Communicate With Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSC 1075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is America, Communicate With Me 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.
