Germany
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6006386 1W 320 1 1 ARunout side A, stamped
10 AA6006386 2W 320 1 1 BRunout side B, stamped
AA 6006 386 1.WLabel side A
AA 6006 386 2.WLabel side B
ThunderthighsCentral Park Arrest
Vinyl pressings
Central Park Arrest
by Thunderthighs · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Central Park Arrest was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Central Park Arrest
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6006386 1F//4▼420 0 1 1 1 3Runout, A-side, stamped
6006386 2F//1▼420 0 1 1 1 9Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6006386 1F//4▼420 0 1 1 3 3A-side stamped
6006386 2F//1▼420 0 1 1 4 9B-side stamped
UK
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6006386 1F//4▼420 0 1 1 1 3Runout, A-side, stamped
6006386 2F//1▼420 0 1 1 1 9Runout, B-side, stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Philips 6006.386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | Philips 6006 386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Philips 6006 386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 60 06 386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73497First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73497First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6006 386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Philips 6006 386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Philips 6006 386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Philips 6006 386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACentral Park Arrest3:47
- BSally Wants A Red Dress2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Central Park Arrest are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Central Park Arrest are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Central Park Arrest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 6006 386, released June 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Central Park Arrest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6006 386, 73497, 6006.386, 60 06 386) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6006386 1W 320 1 1 A and 10 AA6006386 2W 320 1 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Central Park Arrest 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.