US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1132
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66Wichita Lineman
Vinyl pressings
Wichita Lineman
by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 · 1969
11 pressings6 countriesBossanovaLight MusicJazzPop
Wichita Lineman 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 Wichita Lineman
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records A&M 1132-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1132-S
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A+M CSG-1861S-15 MR Δ78399A-Side Runout Etching
A+M CSG-1862S-15 MR Δ78399-XB-Side Runout Etching
CSG-1861A-Side Label
CSG-1862B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-3414
- 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-3414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 210 089 / A&M Records 210.089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK-3414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1132First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1132-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records A&M 1132-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1132First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | A&M Records 11957", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Argentina | A&M Records 1195 A/B7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | A&M Records H 591 / Hispavox H 5917", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWichita Lineman2:48
- BYe-Me-Le2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wichita Lineman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Wichita Lineman are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Wichita Lineman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, France, New Zealand. One of them is A&M Records 1132.
How do I tell if my copy of Wichita Lineman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1132, A&M 1132-S, 1132-S, AMK-3414) 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 Wichita Lineman 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.
