US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9597
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 135248-1C oSide A runout
XSM 135249-1C oSide B runout
XSM 135248Side A label
XSM 135249Side B label
Vinyl pressings
A Long Time Comin'
by The Electric Flag · 1968
40 pressings13 countriesBlues RockJazz-RockRhythm & BluesPsychedelic Rock
A Long Time Comin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Long Time Comin'
16 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9597
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM135248-1B 1 TSide A Stamped
o XSM135249-1B 1 TSide B Stamped
XSM 135248Side A Label
XSM 135249Side B Label
US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9597
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM135248-1A 1 P Λ3 ⬭Runout side A, variant 1
XSM135249-1A P1 Λ4 4 ⬭Runout side B, variant 1
XSM135248-1A P Λ8 oRunout side A, variant 2
XSM135249-1A Λ4 oRunout side B, variant 2
US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9597
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM135248-1C 1 Ƨ A6Side A stamped ["1 Ƨ A6" etched] Variant 1
o XSM135249-1C 1 Ƨ A4Side B stamped ["1 Ƨ A4" etched] Variant 1
o XSM135248-1C 1 Ƨ A4Side A stamped ["1 Ƨ A4" etched] Variant 2
o XSM135249-1C \ Ƨ A6Side B stamped ["\ Ƨ A6" etched] Variant 2
US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9597
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM135248-1B 1 T C1Runout A
o XSM135249-1B 1 T A17Runout B
XSM 135248Label A
XSM 135249Label B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9597
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP135246-1CStamped Side A, variant 1
XLP135247-1CStamped Side B, variant 1
o XLP135246-1A PStamped Side A, variant 2
o XLP135247-1A / P 2Stamped Side 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 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | CBS SBP-233659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia CS 9597First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Europe | CBS S 63294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Germany | CBS S 63294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP-50056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | CBS SBP-473536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | South Africa | CBS ASF.1274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 63294 / CBS S 63294First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 63294First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 63294First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9597First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9597First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9597First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9597First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9597First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Embassy EMB 31061 / Embassy S EMB 31061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S EMB 31061 / Embassy S EMB 31061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Avan-Guard BVL 022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Greece | Embassy EMB 31924 / Embassy 31924LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1044LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | Italy | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS EMB 31924 / CBS 31924LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Harmony 555 005 / CBS 555 005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 9597 / Columbia 9597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | CBS CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | CBS CS 9597 / Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 9597 / Columbia 9597LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Killing Floor4:11
- A2Groovin' Is Easy3:05
- A3Over-Lovin' You2:10
- A4She Should Have Just5:04
- A5Wine3:15
- B1Texas4:48
- B2Sittin' In Circles3:53
- B3You Don't Realize4:58
- B4Another Country8:46
- B5Easy Rider0:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Long Time Comin' are there?
40 vinyl pressings of A Long Time Comin' are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1968 and 2022.
When was A Long Time Comin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9597, released March 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of A Long Time Comin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9597, 63294, SBP-233659, S 63294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 135248-1C o and XSM 135249-1C o. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Long Time Comin' 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.