UK
May 28, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2216Cuba Libre V 2216
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2216 A1 B ARUN
V 2216 B1 A ARUN
The Shakin' PyramidsCelts And Cobras
Vinyl pressings
Celts And Cobras
by The Shakin' Pyramids · 1982
10 pressings9 countriesRockabillyRock
Celts And Cobras was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Celts And Cobras
10 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2216
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2216 A2 SNB230Side A, etched
V 2216 B2 SNB230Side B, etched
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 773Virgin 204 733-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204773 A-1/82 S I Made in GermanyRunout side A
204773 B-1/82 S I Made in GermanyRunout side B
Finland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2216Cuba Libre V 2216
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2216 A FxSide A
V 2216 B FxSide B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Cuba Libre 204773Virgin 204773
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
825 204773 ARunout stamped A side
204773 ARunout etched A side
825 204773 BRunout stamped B side
204773 BRunout etched B side
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIL 12216
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Virgin V 2216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Virgin 204 773 / Virgin 204 733-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Finland | Virgin V 2216 / Cuba Libre V 2216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Cuba Libre 204773 / Virgin 204773First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Virgin V 12216 / Cuba Libre V 12216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6999First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2216 / Cuba Libre V 2216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Edisom, Lda. 608505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Virgin V 2216 / Cuba Libre V 2216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Pharaoh's Chant2:42
- A2Like Me With No-One3:48
- A3Pretty Neat Come One2:56
- A4Just A Memory2:29
- A5Plainsailin'2:21
- A6Sugar Bee2:15
- A7Rockin' Mystique2:39
- B8Quit And Split2:32
- B9It Hurts To Be In Love2:26
- B10You Can Bet1:37
- B11Just Rockin'3:40
- B12Ferocious2:00
- B13Who Cares2:47
- B14Reeferbilly Polka2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Celts And Cobras are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Celts And Cobras are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Celts And Cobras first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Canada, Europe, Finland and more. One of them is Virgin V 2216, released May 28, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Celts And Cobras is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2216, 204 773, 204773, VIL 12216) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2216 A1 B ARUN and V 2216 B1 A ARUN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Celts And Cobras 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.