US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9586
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM119882-1A 2 ᴘ B 2Side A runout, stamped
o XSM119883-1A 2 ᴘ A 3Side B runout, stamped
XSM 119882Side A label
XSM 119883Side B label
The Cryan' ShamesA Scratch In The Sky
Vinyl pressings
A Scratch In The Sky
by The Cryan' Shames · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRock
A Scratch In The Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 A Scratch In The Sky
7 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2786
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ᴑ XLP119880-1C 1 T Λ2Runout, side 1
XLP119881-1C 1 ᴑ T D3Runout, side 2
XLP 119880Label, side 1
XLP 119881Label, side 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9586
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
o XSM119882-1A I TSide A runout, stamped
XSM119883-1D I T oSide B runout, stamped
o XSM119882-1B I T(Variant 1) Side A runout, stamped
XSM119883-1E I T o(Variant 1) Side B runout, stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9586
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o I XSM 119882-1C S A2Side A
o I XSM 119883-1C BSide B
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP-233642
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX 159056Side A label
MX 159057Side B label
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9586
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side OneXSM119882-1A
Side TwoXSM119883-1A
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | CBS SBP-233642First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CS 9586First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9586First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2786First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9586First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9586First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Philippines | CBS CL 2786LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9586LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C 9586LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9586LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1A Carol For Lorelei
- A2The Sailing Ship
- A3In The Cafe
- A4Mr. Unreliable
- A5The Town I'd Like To Go Back To
- B1Up On The Roof
- B2It Could Be We're In Love
- B3Sunshine Psalm
- B4I Was Lonely When
- B5Cobblestone Road (She's Been Walkin')
- B6Dennis Dupree From Danville
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Scratch In The Sky are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Scratch In The Sky are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1970.
When was A Scratch In The Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia CS 9586.
How do I tell if my copy of A Scratch In The Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9586, CL 2786, SBP-233642, SBP 473487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o XSM119882-1A 2 ᴘ B 2 and o XSM119883-1A 2 ᴘ A 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Scratch In The Sky 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.