US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2765
- Format
- 7", Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Cottonfields
by The Beach Boys · 1970
36 pressings16 countriesVocalRockPop
Cottonfields was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Cottonfields
32 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-73139Side A Label
S45-70063Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-2765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-73139- H-1 1 ✲Side A runout
S45-70063-H-1. 1 ✲Side B runout
45-73139Side A label
S45-70063Side B label
UK
May 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
F 73139-1 D 11 7 KTSide A stamped variant 1
F 70063-1 RD 2 KTSide B stamped variant 1
F 73139-1 L 7 KTSide A stamped variant 2
F 70063-1 GH 2 KTSide B stamped variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Knock-out Center
- Runout / matrix
F 73139 -1 GKG KT 1Stamped runout, side A, Variant 1
F 70063-1 GOR KT 1Stamped runout, side B, Variant 1
F 73139 -1 GGP KT 2Stamped runout, side A, Variant 2, 3
F 70063-1 GRM KT 1Stamped runout, side B, Variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
F 73139-1 H0 KT 3Side A, runout, stamped
F 70063-1 TT KT 2Side B, runout, stamped
F 73139Side A, label
F 70063Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Denmark | Capitol Records CL 15640First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL (I) 15640First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL (I) 15640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-80422 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Capitol Records CL15640First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.2765First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CL 2765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Capitol Records CL 15640First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Norway | Capitol Records CL 15640First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records P-2765 / E.M.I. Records (South East Asia) Limited P-2765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 438First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 438First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 438First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Capitol Records 27657", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Lebanon | Capitol Records CL 156407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | Capitol Records 21687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACottonfields3:00
- BThe Nearest Faraway Place2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cottonfields are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Cottonfields are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Cottonfields first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2765.
How do I tell if my copy of Cottonfields is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2765, P-2765, CL 15640, CP-9122) 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 Cottonfields 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.
