Ireland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Claddagh Records CC29
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CC29-ASide A
CC29-BSide B
The ChieftainsThe Chieftains 8
Vinyl pressings
The Chieftains 8
by The Chieftains · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
The Chieftains 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 8
3 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS 83262
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 83262 A1Runout side A
CBS S 83262 B1Runout side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237259
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
OR MX187437 SBP237259—1Side A, etched
OR MX187438 SBP237259—2Side B, etched
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Ireland | Claddagh Records CC29First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | CBS 83262First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC-35726LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35726 / Columbia 35726LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35726 / Columbia 35726LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35726 / Columbia 35726LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35726 / Columbia 35726LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia JC-35726LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS 83262LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 35726LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Session4:27
- A2Doctor John Hart3:52
- A3Seán Sa Cheo2:25
- A4An Tsean Bhean Bhocht / The Fairies' Hornpipe5:07
- A5Sea Image6:09
- B1If I Had Maggie In The Wood2:55
- B2An Speic Seoigheach3:35
- B3The Dogs Among The Bushes2:04
- B4Miss Hamilton2:50
- B5The Job Of Journeywork4:14
- B6The Wind That Shakes The Barley / The Reel With The Beryle2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 8 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Chieftains 8 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was The Chieftains 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Ireland, UK, Australia. One of them is Claddagh Records CC29.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chieftains 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC29, 83262, SBP 237259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CC29-A and CC29-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chieftains 8 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.
