UK
July 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CL 536 A-1-1- 1 PenthouseSide A runout
CL 536 B-1-1- 1 PenthouseSide B runout
CL 536ALabel side A
CL 536BLabel side B
The Doobie BrothersThe Doctor
Vinyl pressings
The Doctor
by The Doobie Brothers · 1989
12 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock
The Doctor 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 The Doctor
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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
July 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 536
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12CL 536 A-1-1-1 DSide A runout
12CL 536 B-1-1-1 DSide B runout
12CL 536ASide A label
12CL 536BSide B label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SRC
- Runout / matrix
B-1-44376-Z2 MASTERDISK SRCRunout, Side A, Variant 1
B-2-44376-Z1 SRCRunout, Side B, Variant 1
B-1-44376-Z2 MASTERDISK SRC I - IRunout, Side A, Variant 2
B-2-44376-Z1 SRC I - IRunout, Side B, Variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Europe
June 12, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 006-20 3400 7EMI Electrola 006-20 3400 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2034007-A1Runout side A
2034007-B1Runout side B
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP 2228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Capitol Records CP 2228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Capitol Records B-44376First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | France | EMI 2034007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Capitol Records 060 20 3400 6 / EMI Electrola 060 20 3400 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-8334First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-1390First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Capitol Records SEC-724First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records B-44376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records B-44376First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 3400 7 / EMI Electrola 006-20 3400 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 536First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Doctor3:43
- BToo High A Price4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Doctor are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Doctor are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Doctor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 536, released July 10, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of The Doctor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 536, 12CL 536, B-44376, 006-20 3400 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 536 A-1-1- 1 Penthouse and CL 536 B-1-1- 1 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Doctor 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.
