Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-80 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1C006 80049 A-1Runout side A, stamped
1C006 80049 B-1Runout side B, stamped
The Beach BoysCotton Fields / Time To Get Alone
Vinyl pressings
Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone
by The Beach Boys · 1969
11 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone 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 Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone
6 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7C-11.098
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2 C 006-80.049 MCapitol Records 2C 006-80.049 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M3-265676 80049 MA 21Runout side A, stamped
M3-265677 80049 MB 21Runout side B, stamped
C 006 - 80.049 M ALabel side A
C 006 - 80.049 M BLabel side B
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLE 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CLE 12 ALabel Side A
CLE 12 BLabel Side B
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLE. 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 006.80049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
80049 A // 12.251-1Runout side A, variant 1
80049 B // 12.252-1.Runout side B, variant 1
80049 A // 12.251-1. 2 1 1Runout side A, variant 2
80049 B // 12.252-1. 2 1 1Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Brazil | Capitol Records 7C-11.098First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 006-80.049 M / Capitol Records 2C 006-80.049 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 049First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | India | Capitol Records CLE 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | India | Capitol Records CLE. 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006.80049First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 0497", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 0497", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP.5257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-1337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 0497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACotton Fields2:19
- BTime To Get Alone2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, Brazil, France, India and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C 006-80 049.
How do I tell if my copy of Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-80 049, 7C-11.098, 2 C 006-80.049 M, CLE 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1C006 80049 A-1 and 1C006 80049 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cotton Fields / Time To Get Alone 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.
