US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1951-A P
CR-1951-B P
The ImpressionsCheck Out Your Mind / Can't You See
Vinyl pressings
Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See
by The Impressions · 1970
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See
12 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1951-A ARPRunout side A
CR-1951-B ARPRunout side B
CR 1951ALabel side A
CR 1951BLabel side B
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1951-A-1BSide A Etched (Variant 1)
CR-1951-B-1BSide B Etched (Variant 1)
CR-1951-A-1C sIA-Side Runout (Variant 2)
CR-1951-B-1C sIB-Side Runout (Variant 2)
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1951-A (MR) ∆81359 STERLING
CR-1951-B (MR) ∆81359-X STERLING
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
CR-1951-A PA and AA Runouts Identical
CR 1951 AA and AA Labels Identical
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Greece | Buddah Records 2011 030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Curtom CRT-NP 79001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Norway | Buddah Records 2011.030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 1951First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 1951First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 1951First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 1951First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 1951First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1970 | Canada | Curtom 1951XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Buddah Records CR 19517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACheck Out Your Mind3:20
- BCan't You See3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Curtom CR 1951, released April 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 1951, 2011-030, 1951X, 2011 030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR-1951-A P and CR-1951-B P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Check Out Your Mind / Can't You See 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.
