Ireland
1971- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC10
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Chieftains 3
by The Chieftains · 1971
26 pressings10 countriesCelticFolkWorld& Country
The Chieftains 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Chieftains 3
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2310 462LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK & Ireland | Claddagh Records CC10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Interfusion L35995LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Island Records ILPS-9379LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Claddagh Records CC10 / Interfusion L 35995LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | Polydor 23 10 462LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9379LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Island Records ILPS 9379 / Island Records ILPS-9379LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Shanachie 79023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Canada | Shanachie Records Corp. SHAN 79023LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Shanachie SHAN 79023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Shanachie 79023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2310 462LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2310 462LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2310 462LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Strike The Gay Harp [Jig] / Lord Mayo [Air] / The Lady On The Island / The Sailor On The Rock [Reels]6:20
- A2Sonny's Mazurka, Tommy Hunt's Jig3:10
- A3Eibhlí Gheal Chiúin Ní Chearbhaill [Air] / Delahunty's Hornpipe3:52
- A4The Hunter's Purse [Reel]2:45
- A5The March Of The King Of Laois3:00
- A6Carolan's Concerto2:47
- B1Tom Billy's, The Road To Lisdoonvarna / The Merry Sisters [Reels]4:55
- B2An Ghaoth Aneas [Air]2:45
- B3Lord Inchiquin3:38
- B4The Trip To Sligo [Jig]3:40
- B5An Raibh Tú Ag An gCarraig? [Air]2:15
- B6John Kelly's, Merrily Kiss The Quaker / Denis Murphy's [Slides]3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 3 are there?
26 vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 3 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1982.
When was The Chieftains 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Ireland. One of them is Claddagh Records CC10.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chieftains 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC10) 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 The Chieftains 3 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.
