Peru
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS CSR 0776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Cecilia / The Only Living Boy In New York
by Simon & Garfunkel · 1969
35 pressings16 countriesFolk RockPop RockRock
Cecilia 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 Cecilia
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SSC.1061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SSSC.1061 ZSP.153326.A 9A.
SSSC.1061 ZSP.153327.B 9A.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Peru | CBS CSR 0776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1061First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4-451337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | CBS 49167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 49167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 49167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 49167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Greece | CBS BA 3012737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | CBS 4-451337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Columbia 4-451337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 820607", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 820607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 50007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 50007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 50007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS 49137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS 49137", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 4-451337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACecilia2:40
- BThe Only Living Boy In New York3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cecilia are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Cecilia are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Cecilia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Peru, South Africa. One of them is CBS CSR 0776.
How do I tell if my copy of Cecilia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSR 0776, SSC.1061) 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 Cecilia 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.
