UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2429 158Capricorn Records 2429-158
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2429158 A//3▽420 04 1 1 3Runout A
2429158 B//2▽420 04 1 11 1Runout B
2429-158 ALabel A
2429-158 BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Cats On The Coast
by Sea Level · 1977
17 pressings9 countriesJazz-RockSouthern RockJazzRock
Cats On The Coast was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Cats On The Coast
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2429 158Capricorn Records 2429-158
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
2429158 A//3 ▽ 420 04 11 1Stamped Side A runout
2429158 B//2 ▽ 420 04 1 11 1Stamped Side B runout
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2429 158
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPN 0198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CPN0198-B SNB-BKSide A runout etched
CPN0198-B SNB-BKSide B runout etched
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2429-158Capricorn Records A 2429 158
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2429 158
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capricorn Records 2429 158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Capricorn Records CPN 0198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Capricorn Records 2429-158 / Capricorn Records A 2429 158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Capricorn Records 2429 158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Capricorn Records 2429 158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Capricorn Records VIP-6506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capricorn Records 2429 158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Capricorn Records 2429 158 / Capricorn Records 2429-158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Capricorn Records 2429 158 / Capricorn Records 2429-158First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | Japan | Capricorn Records VIP-6506LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN-0198LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0198LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN-0198LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN-0198LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN-0198LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1That's Your Secret5:16
- A2It Hurts To Want It So Bad3:39
- A3Storm Warning5:26
- A4Had To Fall4:12
- B1Midnight Pass6:38
- B2Every Little Thing4:50
- B3Cats On The Coast5:43
- B4Song For Amy1:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cats On The Coast are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Cats On The Coast are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Cats On The Coast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capricorn Records 2429 158.
How do I tell if my copy of Cats On The Coast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2429 158, CPN 0198, 2429-158, VIP-6506) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2429158 A//3▽420 04 1 1 3 and 2429158 B//2▽420 04 1 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cats On The Coast 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.
