UK
September 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059085 1F // 1 1 1 29 BILBORunout, A-side
6059085 2F // 1 1 3 9 "ROCK ON" DBRunout, B-side
6059 085 1Side A, label
6059 085 2Side B, label
Vinyl pressings
Caroline
by Status Quo · 1973
29 pressings17 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock
Caroline was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Caroline
23 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 15 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 085
- Format
- 7", Single · Large Centre Hole
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
6059085 1F // 1 1 1 2 6Side A runout, stamped
BILBOSide A runout, etched
6059085 2F // 1 1 3 2Side B runout, stamped
"ROCK ON" DBSide B runout, etched
Netherlands
August 31, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 085
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 6059 085 1W1 Ⓟ1973 670 1 04Side A runout stamped
AA 6059 085 2W1 Ⓟ1973 670 1 04Side B runout stamped
6059 085.1Side A label
6059 085.2Side B label
Germany
September 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6059085 1 W 320 F 1Runout side A, variant 1
10 AA6059085 2 W 320 E 1Runout side B, variant 1
10 AA6059085 1 W 320 1 A (horizontal) 1Runout side A, variant 2
10 AA6059085 2 W 320 1 A (horizontal) 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
September 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6059085 1 W 320Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
10 AA6059085 2 W 320Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
10 AA6059085 1 W 320 X 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
10 AA6059085 2 W 320 1 VRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Austria | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Austria | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Philips 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Philips 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6059.085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6059.085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 937First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Vertigo 6059 0857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACaroline
- BJoanne
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caroline are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Caroline are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Caroline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Netherlands, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 085, released September 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Caroline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 085, 6059.085, TOS 937, 60 59 085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059085 1F // 1 1 1 29 BILBO and 6059085 2F // 1 1 3 9 "ROCK ON" DB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caroline 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.
