US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9474
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
F9474A [Pair of eyes with eyebrows]Runout Side A, Etched
F9474B [Pair of eyes with eyebrows]Runout Side B, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Pre-Creedence
by The Golliwogs · 1975
24 pressings14 countriesRock & RollGarage RockRock
Pre-Creedence was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Pre-Creedence
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9474
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
F9474ARunout Side A, Etched
F9474BRunout Side B, Etched
F9474A [Pair of eyes with eyebrows] 1 ASide A variant etched except stamped 1 A
F9474B [Pair of eyes with eyebrows] DT 1ASide B variant etched except stamped 1 A
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9474
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Brown Label
- Runout / matrix
F-9474-ASide A Label
F-9474-BSide B Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9474
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
F9474A [Pair of eyes with eyebrows]Side A
F9474B [Pair of eyes with eyebrows] DTSide B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9474
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F9474A [Eyes With Eyebrows] DT HSide A Runout
F9474B [Eyes With Eyebrows] DT HSide B Runout
F-9474-ASide A Label
F-9474-BSide B Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9474Fantasy F-9474-DJ
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F9474A [Pair of eyes with eyebrows]Side 1 Etching
F9474B [Pair of eyes with eyebrows]Side 2 Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | Fantasy FAC 9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Argentina | Fantasy 9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | Fantasy L 35502 / Fantasy F-9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Fantasy 5996First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19208 / Fantasy BLPS 19208First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Italy | Fantasy F-9474 / Fantasy AMI 9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Japan | Fantasy LFS-80244First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Japan | Fantasy LFS-80244First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Fantasy F-9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Fantasy L35502First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | South Africa | Fantasy F-9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9474First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9474 / Fantasy F-9474-DJFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9474First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Fantasy 504.7147 / Top Tape 504.7147LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Japan | Fantasy VIP-5115LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Fantasy S 50.065LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Spain | Fantasy 150 041LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Mexico | Golondrina LP LPG-03129LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | Fantasy F-9474LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Blue Day Label BDL006LPLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Tell Me No Lies1:55
- A2Little Girl (Does Your Mama Know?)2:40
- A3Where You Been2:25
- A4You Came Walking1:49
- A5You Can't Be True2:41
- A6You Got Nothin' On Me2:11
- A7Brown-Eyed Girl2:26
- B1You Better Be Careful2:19
- B2Fight Fire2:22
- B3Fragile Child2:36
- B4Walking On The Water2:29
- B5You Better Get It Before It Gets You2:49
- B6Porterville2:20
- B7Call It Pretending2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pre-Creedence are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Pre-Creedence are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 2023.
When was Pre-Creedence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Argentina, Australia, France and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9474.
How do I tell if my copy of Pre-Creedence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9474, FAC 9474, 9474, L 35502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F9474A [Pair of eyes with eyebrows] and F9474B [Pair of eyes with eyebrows]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pre-Creedence 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.