Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 419
- Format
- 7", Single
AmericaMad Dog
Vinyl pressings
Mad Dog
by America · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Mad Dog 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 Mad Dog
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Warner Bros. Records K 16419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 16419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Knock-Out Centre
UK
June 7, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 16419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K .16419 . A1 / K .16419 . B1
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 16 419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 16419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K - 16419 - 1 20/5/74Runout Area Side A
K - 16419 - 2 20/5/74Runout Area Side B
16419/1Label Side A
16419/2Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Warner Bros. Records 16 419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 419First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 4197", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records K 16419First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 16.419 / Warner Bros. Records WB 16419First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 16.419 / Warner Bros. Records WB 16419First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 16419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 16419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 16419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 32.3077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Turkey | Warner Bros. Records 756037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMad Dog2:38
- BTin Man3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mad Dog are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mad Dog are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Mad Dog first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WB 16 419.
How do I tell if my copy of Mad Dog is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 16 419, K 16419, 16 419, WB 16.419) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mad Dog 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.
