Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC14
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
The Chieftains 4
by The Chieftains · 1973
25 pressings10 countriesCelticFolkWorld& Country
The Chieftains 4 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 The Chieftains 4
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC14
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC 14 A-2U 2Side A Runout, Variant 1
CC 14 B-2U 1Side B Runout, Variant 1
CC 14 A-2U 2Side A Runout, Variant 2
CC 14 B-1U 1Side B Runout, Variant 2
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC14
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CC 14 A-1Side A Runout
CC 14 B1Side B Runout
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC14
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 82989
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC14
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC14A-1 [Sticksman] TBSide A runout etched
CC14B1-USide B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP 237220 / CBS S CBS 82989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Island Records ILPS 9380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Island Records ILPS 9380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC14First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC14First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC14First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC14First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 82989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Claddagh Records CC14First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Claddagh Records CC14First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Interfusion L35584 / Interfusion L-35,584LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2310 407LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2310 407LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Interfusion L35584 / Claddagh Records CC14LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | Polydor 2310 407LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Shanachie 79024 / Shanachie SHAN - 79024LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Island Records ILPS 9380LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2310 407LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2310 407LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Ireland | Claddagh Records 4CC 14LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Drowsy Maggie3:57
- A2Morgan Magan2:48
- A3The Tip Of The Whistle (Air)2:52
- A4The Bucks Of Oranmore (Reel)2:13
- A5The Battle Of Aughrim7:32
- B1The Morning Dew3:27
- B2Carrickfergus (Air)2:43
- B3Hewlett2:30
- B4Cherish The Ladies (Double Jig)2:24
- B5Lord Mayo (March)2:38
- B6Mná Na H Éireann (Air)3:28
- Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 4 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 4 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was The Chieftains 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Ireland, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Claddagh Records CC14.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chieftains 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC14, S CBS 82989, SBP 237220, ILPS 9380) 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 4 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.
