Vinyl pressings
by Steely Dan · 1975
Katy Lied was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
30 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 14 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.
ABCD-846- B̶A AM KENDUN-BSide A runout, variant 1
ABCD-846-B-RE-3 AM KENDUN-BSide B runout, variant 1
ABCD- 846- B̶A -X AM② KENDUN-BSide A runout, variant 2
ABCD- 846- B- RE-3 AM① KENDUN-ÅSide B runout, variant 2
ABCD-846-A KENDUN ^Runout A-side, etching, variant 1
ABCD-846-B KENDUN ^Runout B-side, etching, variant 1
T1 ABCD-846-A CTH KENDUN ÅRunout A-side, etching, variant 2
CTH T1 ABCD-846-B-RE-2-1-CTH KENDUN-BRunout B-side, etching, variant 2
S ABCD-846-A CSM④ A2Side A Runout [Etched] [Variant 1]
KENDUN ASide A Runout [Stamped] [Variant 1]
S2 ABCD-846-B-RE-2 A4 CSM①Side B Runout [Etched] [Variant 1]
KENDUN-BSide B Runout [Stamped] [Variant 1]
ABCD-846-A Ⓙ cp KENDUN-ASide A runout, variant 1
ABCD-846-B-RE-2 KENDUN-A ⓛ cpSide B runout, variant 1
ABCD-846-A ⑤ cp KENDUN-ASide A runout, variant 2
ABCD-846-B-RE-2 KENDUN-A ④ cpSide B runout, variant 2
ABCD-846-A CSM ③ KENDUN-B SA Side Etch exc "KENDUN-B" stamp var. 1
ABCD-846-B-RE-3 CSM ③ KENDUN-A SB Side Etch exc "KENDUN-A" stamp var. 1
S ABCD-846-A CSM 1 KENDUN-BA Side Etch exc "KENDUN-B" stamp var. 2
ABCD-846-B-RE-2 CSM ③ B 8 KENDUN-A SB Side Etch exc "KENDUN-A" stamp var. 2
T2 ABCD-846-A CTH① CSide A, Etched, var 1
KENDUN-BSide A, Stamped, var 1
CP③ ABCD-846-B-RE-2Side B, Etched, var 1
KENDUN ÅSide B, Stamped, var 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | Probe ABCD-846 / Probe SPOL 15072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records ABCD-846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | ABC Records 2 064 - 96.277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Records 1C 062-96 277First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | India | ABC Records ABCD-846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Probe IPS-80181First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | ABC Records EDI 60230First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 5C 062-96277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 5C 062-96277LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Probe PROLP 8080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Probe PROLP 8080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Singapore | ABC Records ABCD-846LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Singapore | ABC Records ABCD-846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | South Africa | Probe SPBJ(L) 8048 / Probe SPBJ (L) 8048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | ABC Records 1 J 062-96277 / ABC Records 1 J 062-96.277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 201 382 / MCA Records 201 382-270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | MCA Records AB 846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1594 / MCA Records MCA 37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-37043 / MCA Records MCA 37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-37043 / MCA Records MCA-1594LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-37043 / MCA Records ABCD-846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 37043 / MCA Records MCA-37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 37043 / MCA Records MCA-37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 37043 / MCA Records MCA-37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Coral MCA-37043 / MCA Records MCA 37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-37043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-37043 / MCA Records ABCD-846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records AB-846 / ABC Records ABCD 846LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Alto Analogue AA 013LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Geffen Records UHQR 0012-45 / UMe UHQR 0012-4512", 45 RPM, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | US | Geffen Records B0035086-01 / Universal Music B0035086-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Geffen Records 0060244534944 / UMe 0060244534944LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MAB 846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MAB 846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 201 382-270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 201 382 / MCA Records 201 382-270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 201 382-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | ABC Records ABCD-846LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 201 382-270 / MCA Records 201 382LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | MCA Records MCMP 31000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | MCA Records ABCD 846 / MCA Records AB846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | ABC Records ABCD 846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Singapore | Probe SPB 3036LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1800LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5094LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records ABCL 5094LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1800LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
111 vinyl pressings of Katy Lied are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1975 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is ABC Records ABCD 846, released March 1975.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCD 846, ABCD-846, ABCL 5094, SPBAA 3091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCD-846- B̶A AM KENDUN-B and ABCD-846-B-RE-3 AM KENDUN-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
