UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS M CBS 1168
- Format
- 7" · Solid Centre
Scott McKenzieSan Francisco / Reason To Believe
Vinyl pressings
San Francisco / Reason To Believe
by Scott McKenzie · 1974
13 pressings2 countriesRockPop
San Francisco / Reason To Believe was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 San Francisco / Reason To Believe
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | CBS M CBS 1168First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | CBS M CBS 11687", Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 59647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | CBS CBS 59647", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 59647", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 59647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 11687", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASan Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)2:58
- BReason To Believe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of San Francisco / Reason To Believe are there?
13 vinyl pressings of San Francisco / Reason To Believe are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was San Francisco / Reason To Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is CBS M CBS 1168.
How do I tell if my copy of San Francisco / Reason To Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M CBS 1168) 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 San Francisco / Reason To Believe 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.
