Vinyl pressings
by 10cc · 1972
Donna was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 17 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.
ZXDR-51694-1 JT C3 RAYS. SUPERSTAR J.K.Runout side A, variant 1
ZXDR-51695-1 MC C3Runout side B, variant 1
ZXDR-51694-1 ∅ JT 1 /// 2D RAYS. SUPERSTAR J.K.Runout side A, variant 2
ZXDR-51695-1 II 2DRunout side B, variant 2
ZXDR 51694Side A, label
ZXDR 51695Side B, label
ZXDR-51694-1 JT C3 RAYS. SUPERSTAR J.K.Runout side A
ZXDR-51695-1 MC C3Runout side B
ZXDR 51694Side A, label
ZXDR 51695Side B, label
ZXDR-51694-1 BM RAYS. 03 SUPERSTAR J.K.Side A Runout
ZXDR-51695-1 BBI 03 JTSide B Runout
{ZXDR.51694}Side A Label
{ZXDR.51695}Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.344Y / Decca 105/26.344-YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.344Y / Decca 105/26.344-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1972 | Denmark | UK Records UK 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Decca 84093First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 532First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 532First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Ireland | UK Records UK.6First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca U. K. 6First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 048 / UK Records UK 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | UK Records UK 6 / Decca 6103 048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Decca P - UK 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Rhodesia | Decca FM.7561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | UK Records UK 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Sweden | UK Records UK 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | UK Records 45-49005First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
30 vinyl pressings of Donna are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is UK Records UK 6, released August 4, 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UK 6, UK.6, 45-49005, UK. 49005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-51694-1 JT C3 RAYS. SUPERSTAR J.K. and ZXDR-51695-1 MC C3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
