UK
November 19, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2124 A-1U G 1Runout Side A
CHS 212441U 2124 B-1U G 1Runout Side B
Robin TrowerCaledonia
Vinyl pressings
Caledonia
by Robin Trower · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRock
Caledonia was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Caledonia
11 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS-2122-ASA Side Label
CHS-2122-BSB Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHS-2122-AS ③ > T1Runout Side A [Etched]
CHS-2122-BS ④ > T1Runout Side B [Etched]
CHS-2122-ASLabel Side A
CHS-2122-BSLabel Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2122-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CHS-2122-AM 8 > sA-Side Runout Etching
CHS-2122-AS 2 > ssB-Side Runout Etching
CHS-2122-AMA-Side Label
CHS-2122-ASB-Side Label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K-6623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Chrysalis K-6623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS-2122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Chrysalis CHA 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Chrysalis 6155 073First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Chrysalis CM-40First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Chrysalis CM-40First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2122-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACaledonia
- BMessin The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caledonia are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Caledonia are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Caledonia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2124, released November 19, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Caledonia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2124, CHS 2122, CHS 2122-DJ, K-6623) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHS 2124 A-1U G 1 and CHS 212441U 2124 B-1U G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caledonia 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.
