US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-54873A-side label
Sonny JamesRunning Bear
Vinyl pressings
Running Bear
by Sonny James · 1969
16 pressings9 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Running Bear 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 Running Bear
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Capitol Records 2486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-54873A Label
S45-54498B Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-54873-A2 [I AM in a triangle]A-side runout etched
S45-54498-A2 [I AM in a triangle]B-side runout etched
S45-54873A-side label
S45-54498B-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records PRO-2486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-8789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45PRO4712 7XCAP1663Side A runout
45PRO4713 7XCAP1664Side B runout
45-PRO4712 7XCAP1663Side A label
45-PRO4713 7XCAP1664Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-87897", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1969 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8789First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records 2486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Denmark | Capitol Records F 2486First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C006-80114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2306First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Norway | Capitol Records F 2486First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Capitol Records F 2486First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 2486First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 2486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2486First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records PRO-2486First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-87897", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARunning Bear2:43
- BA Midnight Mood2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Running Bear are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Running Bear are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Running Bear first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2486.
How do I tell if my copy of Running Bear is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2486, PRO-2486, CP-8789, F 2486) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-54873. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Running Bear 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.
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