US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5967 R.L. LW CpRunout Side A
5968 RL LWRunout Side B
5967Label Side A
5968Label Side B
Santo & JohnnyCaravan / Summertime
Vinyl pressings
Caravan / Summertime
by Santo & Johnny · 1960
12 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Caravan / Summertime was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Caravan / Summertime
11 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 8 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5967 RL △34321Etched
5968 RL △34321-XEtched
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
April 8, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4644
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
August 1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone NZP 3095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-A8012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA231Side A Runout
7AXPA232Side B Runout
45-AM-CAN5967Side A Label
7AXPA231Side A Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Parlophone 45-A8012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Belgium | Champ Records 10380First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Canadian American 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet T 7112First year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet T 7112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | Netherlands | CNR A 9010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Canadian American 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Canadian American 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Canadian American 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP 3095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sonet T 71127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACaravan2:32
- BSummertime2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caravan / Summertime are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Caravan / Summertime are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Caravan / Summertime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Canadian American 111.
How do I tell if my copy of Caravan / Summertime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 111, 45-R 4644, NZP 3095, 45-A8012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5967 R.L. LW Cp and 5968 RL LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caravan / Summertime 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.
