US
May 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 90371
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Cycles
by The Doobie Brothers · 1989
19 pressings14 countriesClassic RockRock
Cycles was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Cycles
15 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 12 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
May 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 90371
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
C1-1-90371-Z2 1-2 SP-AR 0- △24993 B-35307-Z2 MASTERDISK SRCRunout A
C1-2-90371-Z1 1-2 SP-AR 0- △24993-X SRC B-35294-Z1Runout B
US
May 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-90371
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C1-1-90371 Z2 1-12̶ MASTERDISK SRCRunout A etch / MASTERDISK SRC stamp
C1-2-90371 Z1 1-1 SRCRunout B etch / SRC stamp
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 790371
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 066 790371 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
790 371 1A Side
790 371 2B Side
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records R 173187
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 790371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Capitol Records 066 790371 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Capitol Records C1-590371LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Canada | Capitol Records R 173187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Capitol Records C1-90371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 064-790371 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 7 90371 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-790371 1 / Capitol Records 062-79037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Capitol Records 64 7903711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-1638First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST (L) 7903711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Capitol Records 076-7903711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Capitol Records CAPITOL-25873 / Capitol Records 25873First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records C1 590371LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records C1 90371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | India | His Master's Voice C 90371LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EST 2100 / EMI 79 0371 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Doctor3:43
- A2One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)3:58
- A3Take Me To The Highway3:19
- A4South Of The Border4:20
- A5Time Is Here And Gone3:50
- B1Need A Little Taste Of Love4:03
- B2I Can Read Your Mind4:23
- B3Tonight I'm Coming Through (The Border)4:27
- B4Wrong Number4:07
- B5Too High A Price4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cycles are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Cycles are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Cycles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records C1 90371, released May 17, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Cycles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C1 90371, C1-90371, ST 790371, 066 790371 1) 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 Cycles 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.
