UK
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1092
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A stamped): CAS 1092 A-1U R 1
(Side B stamped): CAS 1092 B-1U G 1
Vinyl pressings
Blue Pine Trees
by Unicorn · 1974
16 pressings10 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
Blue Pine Trees 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 Blue Pine Trees
14 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A stamped): CAS 1092 A // 2 M-11 1
(Side B stamped): CAS 1092 B // 2 M 1-1 2 Master room
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11334
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11334-F3 1 ✲ Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST-2-11334-F3 2 ✲ Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
ST 1-11334Side A label
ST 2-11334Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11334
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11334-F5Side A, variant 1, etched
ST-11334-F8Side B, variant 1, etched
ST-1-1134-F5 —◁ MASTERED AT CAPITOL KPSide A, variant 2, etched/ MASTERED AT CAPITOL stamped
ST-2-11334-F8 —◁ MASTERED AT CAPITOL KPSide B, variant 2, etched/ MASTERED AT CAPITOL stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11334
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1 11334 F1 #1 Wly 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST2 11334 F5 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 WlySide B runout
ST 1-11334Side A label
ST 2-11334Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11334
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11334 F7 #2 KP MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout
ST2-11334 H10 #1 KP 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
ST 1-11334Side A label
ST 2-11334Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Harvest SHVL-613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Harvest SHVL 1040 / Harvest SHVL-1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Harvest 2 C 064_95 959 / Harvest 2 C 064-95.959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Charisma 6369 960 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Stateside ISS-80114First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Stateside ISS-80114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Harvest 1 (J 062-95.959)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Charisma CAS 1092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Charisma CAS 1092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Harvest 1 J063-95.959LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK & Europe | Trading Places TDP54095LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Electric Night4:55
- A2Sleep Song4:57
- A3Autumn Wine3:02
- A4Rat Race4:21
- A5Just Wanna Hold You5:05
- B1Holland3:26
- B2Nightingale Crescent3:35
- B3The Farmer3:30
- B4In The Gym5:27
- B5Blue Pine Trees3:47
- B6Ooh Mother3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Pine Trees are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Blue Pine Trees are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was Blue Pine Trees first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Charisma CAS 1092, released August 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Pine Trees is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS 1092, ST-11334, SHVL-613, SHVL 1040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A stamped): CAS 1092 A-1U R 1 and (Side B stamped): CAS 1092 B-1U G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Pine Trees 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.