Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 2015
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AZ - 2015 ARunout side A
AZ - 2015BRunout side B
RomualdCatherine
Vinyl pressings
Catherine
by Romuald · 1969
13 pressings11 countriesPop
Catherine 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 Catherine
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 4454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Costa Rica
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az 80000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az DV 14861
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az DV 14866Vogue Schallplatten DV 14866
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Belgium | Disc'Az AZ 2015First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Disc'Az AZ 4454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Costa Rica | Disc'Az 80000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10423First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Germany | Disc'Az DV 14861First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Disc'Az DV 14866 / Vogue Schallplatten DV 14866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | Disc'Az 9021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Disco AZ E 15000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | Disc'Az LL 2255 AZFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Disc'Az LL 2255 AZFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Disc'Az AZ 2.020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Disc'Az H 447First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Disc'Az AZ 101First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ACatherine
- BSeul, Notre Amour N'a Pas Change
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Catherine are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Catherine are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Catherine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Disc'Az AZ 2015.
How do I tell if my copy of Catherine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AZ 2015, AZ 4454, 80000, AZ 10423) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AZ - 2015 A and AZ - 2015B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Catherine 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.