Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-32 486EMI Electrola 1C 006-32 486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
ArabesqueHello Mr. Monkey
Vinyl pressings
Hello Mr. Monkey
by Arabesque · 1977
11 pressings10 countriesEuropopDiscoElectronicPop
Hello Mr. Monkey was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Hello Mr. Monkey
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-32 486 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-32 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Argentina | RCA Victor 41A1-29147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2c 008 324867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Papillon PLS 150077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Norway | Talent TS 0677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Nitty Gritty Records NGS 1727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | EMI 10 C006-032.4867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-26017", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Swing S-30417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Japan | Victor CLP-51012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | VMC International VOI-78-2887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHello Mr. Monkey3:27
- BBuggy Boy2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Mr. Monkey are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hello Mr. Monkey are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1998.
When was Hello Mr. Monkey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany. One of them is EMI 1C 006-32 486.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Mr. Monkey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-32 486) 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 Hello Mr. Monkey 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.