France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132.508 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER AA 132508 1F 380 MCFRunout side A
MER AA 132508 2F 380 MCFRunout side B
132.508 1FLabel side A
132.508 2FLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary
by Aphrodite's Child · 1970
27 pressings16 countriesProg RockRock
It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary
23 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 15 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132.508 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER AA 132508 1F 380 MCFRunout stamped side A, variant 1
MER AA 132508 1F 380 MCFRunout stamped side B, variant 1
MER AA 132508 1F 380 MCF B A-1Runout stamped side A, variant 2
MER AA 132508 2F 380 MCF B AAARunout stamped side B, variant 2
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132.508 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER AA 132508 1F 380 MCFRunout side A
MER AA 132508 2F 380 MCFRunout side B
132.508 1FLabel side A
132.508 2FLabel side B
UK
March 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56791
- Format
- 7", Single
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MCF 132 508Mercury 132508 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA-132508-1F-1Runout side A
AA-132508-2F-2Runout side B
AA 132 508.1FLabel side A
AA 132 508.2FLabel side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132.508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
132508 - 1FRunout Side A
132508 - 2FRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Mercury MCF 132 508 / Mercury 132508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | Mercury 132.508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Chile | Mercury 132.508First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | France | Mercury 132.508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Mercury 132.508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Mercury 132.508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Mercury 132 508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Mercury 132 508 MCFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Mercury 132 508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | Mercury 6033 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1970 | Greece | Mercury 6033 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Italy | Mercury 132 508 MCY / Mercury MCY 132 508First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Mercury MCY 132 508 / Mercury 132 508 MCYFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Mercury 132 508 MCY / Mercury MCY 132 508First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Madagascar | Mercury 132508 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 132.508 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Mercury 132.508 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Mercury 9-0037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIt's Five O'clock3:29
- BFunky Mary4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary are there?
27 vinyl pressings of It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 132.508 MCF.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 132.508 MCF, 56791, MCF 132 508, 132.508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER AA 132508 1F 380 MCF and MER AA 132508 2F 380 MCF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Five O'clock b/w Funky Mary 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.
