Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC16
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC16-A4Side A, Variant 1
CC16-B4Side B, Variant 1
CC16A-3H◇Side A, Variant 2
CC16B-3Side B, Variant 2
Vinyl pressings
The Chieftains 5
by The Chieftains · 1975
22 pressings9 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
The Chieftains 5 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Chieftains 5
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC16
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC16-A4 TTY TBA-side runout etched
CC16-B4 TTY TBB-side runout etched
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC16
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC16-A4 TTY TBRunout side A
CC16-B4 TTY TBRunout side B
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC16
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC16A-3H◇ TB CCRunout side A
CC16B-3 TBRunout side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC16
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9334 A-2U CRSide A Runout stamped
ILPS 9334 B-2U 2Side B Runout stamped
ILPS 9334-ASide A Label
ILPS 9334-BSide B Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS9334
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9334 A3 3 EG 114Side A, variant 1
ILPS 9334 B3 EG 2 134Side B, variant 1
ILPS 9334 A3 3 EG 128Side A, variant 2
ILPS 9334 B3 EG 3 154Side 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Island Records ILPS 9334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2310 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC16First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Polydor 23 10 426First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | UK | Claddagh Records CC16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Island Records ILPS9334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Island Records ILPS9334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Island Records ILPS9334First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Interfusion L35689LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2310 426LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Shanachie 79025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Shanachie 79025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Shanachie SHAN 79025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS 82991LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Timpán Reel3:10
- A2Tabhair Dom Do Lámh (Give Me Your Hand)3:44
- A3Three Kerry Polkas2:50
- A4Ceol Bhriotánach (Breton Music)5:05
- A5The Chieftains' Knock On The Door7:15
- B1The Robber's Glen3:45
- B2An Ghé Agus Grá Geal (The Goose And Bright Love)3:20
- B3The Humours Of Carolan8:22
- B4Samhradh, Samhradh (Summertime, Summertime)4:00
- B5Kerry Slides2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 5 are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 5 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was The Chieftains 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Ireland, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Claddagh Records CC16.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chieftains 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC16, ILPS9334, ILPS 9334, 2310 426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CC16-A4 and CC16-B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chieftains 5 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.
